The Pirelli executive chairman discussed the reports during an appearance on Rai Gr Parlamento’s La Politica nel Pallone. He did not confirm that a deal was being pursued, instead emphasising the importance of retaining experienced leadership if new investors were to become involved.
“The club is in good hands with Beppe Marotta. Anyone who wants to invest in Inter needs to have someone of his calibre and expertise alongside them. Marotta is the guarantee for the future,” Tronchetti Provera said.
His comments offered a clear endorsement of Marotta’s role at the club, but he also turned to Inter Milan’s performances on the pitch and the work facing head coach Cristian Chivu.
Tronchetti Provera sees a team with considerable attacking strength but believes improvements are required at the back if Inter are to compete successfully in Europe.
“This Inter side is front-footed. There are things to put right defensively, but Chivu will do that. To win in Europe, you also need a very strong defence,” he said.
He rejected the idea that Inter’s European campaign had already been damaged beyond repair, arguing that the early part of a season should also be used to identify weaknesses and make adjustments.
“Inter still have a chance to do well in the Champions League. Nothing is compromised. Some things that needed fine-tuning emerged at the start of the season, and that is positive. Chivu’s response will come.”
Tronchetti Provera also offered a vote of confidence in Chivu, describing him as a great coach and backing him to improve the team’s performances. His remarks came amid scrutiny of Inter’s early-season form and the balance between their attacking output and defensive reliability.
The discussion then turned to Juventus and the prospect of Antonio Conte making the Turin side competitive again. Tronchetti Provera suggested Inter would be capable of meeting that challenge, provided they continued to develop under Chivu.
“Inter have a great coach. If Juventus become competitive again with Conte, we will beat them with Conte,” he said.
He acknowledged Juventus had players with the potential to form a strong side, but questioned whether they had yet been turned into a cohesive team.
“Juventus are potentially strong and have good players, but they have not managed to turn them into a team.”
His comments combined confidence in Inter’s current leadership with a warning that defensive improvements remain necessary. For Tronchetti Provera, Marotta’s experience and Chivu’s ability to address the team’s weaknesses are central to the club’s prospects, regardless of whether outside investment eventually materialises.