Inter Part Ways with Ausilio After 28 Years, Baccin Promoted

A 28-year era ends at Inter as sporting director Piero Ausilio departs, with deputy Dario Baccin stepping up.

Role

Sporting director

Tenure

28 years

Successor

Dario Baccin

Trophies

Serie A, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa (3 each)

What happened. Inter confirmed Piero Ausilio's departure after 28 years, with Dario Baccin named chief sports officer. The exit came after Ausilio rejected a one-year extension offer.

Ausilio joined in the late 1990s as youth secretary, became sporting director in 2014.
Oaktree offered only a one-year extension through 2028, deemed insufficient.
Premier League clubs reportedly interested in Ausilio's next move.

“After 28 unforgettable years, the most difficult moment has arrived: saying goodbye to what has never been just a team to me, but a second skin.”
— Piero Ausilio

Baccin's promotion signals continuity, with Marotta endorsing his deep club knowledge for the new role.

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