# Inter Milan sporting director departure

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inter-milan-sporting-director-departure
> Updated: 2026-09-02T17:27:40.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 2.

Inter Milan has announced the departure of sporting director Piero Ausilio after 28 years with the club. The separation was reached by mutual agreement following a breakdown in contract renewal negotiations between Ausilio and the club’s ownership, Oaktree.

Details regarding the dispute indicate that Ausilio sought a multi-year extension of at least two or three seasons and a salary increase of approximately 300,000 euros. In contrast, the club offered a much smaller raise of roughly 100,000 euros, with proposals varying between a one-year extension and a term through 2028. Following the failure to reach an agreement, the parties signed a mutual termination of the contract, effective immediately.

Ausilio, who joined the club in 1998 and became sporting director in 2014, is credited with a significant legacy including Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana titles. His departure was marked by an emotional farewell at the Appiano Gentile training center, where he met with players and staff. Former president Massimo Moratti described the exit as the loss of a ‘vital part of the club’s identity.’

To maintain management continuity, the club has promoted Dario Baccin, a long-time collaborator and deputy of Ausilio, to the position of Chief Sport Officer. President Giuseppe Marotta described the appointment as an ‘innovative choice’ that preserves the club’s internal DNA. Inter continues its season under the leadership of Marotta and Cristian Chivu.

## Claims

- Piero Ausilio and Inter Milan have agreed to an immediate termination of their professional relationship. (single source)
- Disagreements regarding contract length and salary increments prevented a renewal agreement. (single source)
- Ausilio sought a three-year contract extension and a salary increase of roughly 300,000 euros. (single source)
- Inter Milan proposed a contract extension until 2028 with a 100,000 euro salary increase. (single source)
- Dario Baccin has been promoted to the role of Chief Sport Officer. (single source)
- Piero Ausilio has spent 28 years at Inter Milan, rising from youth sector secretary to sporting director. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Piero Ausilio leaves Inter Milan after 28 years

Piero Ausilio leaves Inter Milan after 28 years following failed contract negotiations. Dario Baccin succeeds him as Chief Sport Officer to maintain continuity in the club's sporting direction.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piero-ausilio-leaves-inter-milan-after-28-years

### 2026-08-31: Inter Milan announces departure of Piero Ausilio after 28 years

Inter Milan has announced that sporting director Piero Ausilio is leaving the club after 28 years. Dario Baccin has been appointed as the new Chief Sport Officer to ensure management continuity.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-maintains-transfer-stance-as-piero-ausilio-nears-departure

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