Inter Milan Director: Spalletti and Conte are the best coaches, Mourinho’s historical status in Inter Milan surpasses everything

Recently, Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio accepted an interview with Ivan Zazzaroni of "Sports Courier". He talked about some insider information, anecdotes and truths in the interview.

■Ausilio, you have experienced four presidents during your time at Inter Milan. Use one word to describe them.

"Moratti - full of passion."

■This is a bit too general. What about Tohir?

"Visionary and brave. Zhang Kangyang - the innovator."

■What about Oaktree, even though it is a fund?

"Sound and organized."

■I should have mentioned Marotta.

"Marotta is the perfect partner for someone like me who just wants to focus on his job. He gives me a lot of autonomy on a technical level and is someone who knows how to put the whole picture together."

■The appointment of Chivu was a completely unanimous decision, right? Of the three candidates, he won.

"We didn't have to discuss Simone Inzaghi's succession until June 1st. Believe me, we always wanted him to stay. When the club asked us to come up with alternatives, you couldn't just come up with one name. You said Fabregas and De Zerbi didn't want to move. ? That's what you said. Chivu has everything we are looking for and he is the right choice for the club."

■ You and Marotta suffered from the fans' dissatisfaction with missing out on Lukman due to the disappointment of the Munich final and the limited budget transfer operation.

"We did try because we thought he could bring some changes to the team. But Atlanta was resolute. Later, the growth of Pio Esposito and Boni made us adjust the direction and continue to stick to the 3-5-2 formation."

■ Speaking of Pio Esposito, how did he impress you?

"We are looking for a center and have also inspected Hoylen. During the two weeks of the Club World Cup, we found that Pio Esposito not only has the physical strength, but also the spirit of eagerness to succeed. So Boni is Thuram's substitute, and Esposito can rotate Lautaro."

■After giving up Lookman, did you turn to Cone?

"I just said, we returned to the 3-5-2 system. We did have contact, but then Roma informed us that we would not move forward, so we turned to pursue Diouf."

■ Did Roma, coached by Gasperini, reject your deal?

"His time with us was too short. But believe me, I really wanted to work with him and see what he achieved later. He is a top coach."

■Who do you think is the best coach?

"From a tactical perspective, it's Spalletti and Conte."

■What about at the management level?

"Simone Inzaghi and Mancini. And Ranieri, I have a good relationship with him. He took over the team during a difficult period in Inter Milan and I learned a lot from them. Of course, there are some coaches who are not very cooperative."

■What about Mourinho?

"His status in the history of Inter Milan is beyond all else and unparalleled."

■ Are there rumors about you going to Saudi Arabia?

"There's nothing to say. I'm living well here, with a contract until 2027. I've received some more financially attractive offers in the past, but I've never left here."

■Will there be signings in the winter window?

"It's only been a month and a half, do you think there are clubs now preparing for winter transfers? It's pure fantasy. I understand the media's desire for news, but today's football only lives in the present and can only focus on the present."