President Erick Thohir highlighted the new resources Suning will bring to Inter: "We need super players".

The Chinese Suning Group completed a historic transaction as they purchased the Italian club from the Indonesian tycoon.

“I'm honoured to be before you in Nanjing to present what I'm certain will be a partnership of great success," Thohir told the Press today.

“As you just heard in new owner Zhang Jingdon's words, Suning's approach is serious and it's part of a great global strategy.

President Erick Thohir highlighted the new resources Suning will bring to Inter: "We need super players".

The Chinese Suning Group completed a historic transaction as they purchased the Italian club from the Indonesian tycoon.

“I'm honoured to be before you in Nanjing to present what I'm certain will be a partnership of great success," Thohir told the Press today.

“As you just heard in new owner Zhang Jingdon's words, Suning's approach is serious and it's part of a great global strategy.

“Sports and particularly football are conquering China. The country is developing in that field. We are proud at Inter that you decided to invest in the club and its growth.

“Inter are a brand that carries 108 years of proud history.

“The club will be ever more present in China.

“We will attempt to kick off a new history in China. This club was the first to visit this country, back in 1978.

"There is already a relationship and we played three matches here. We drew 1-1 in 1978 and we had 80,000 fans showing.

“I am proud of my time here as Inter's President. I'd like to pay my homages to my predecessor Massimo Moratti, who can't be here today.

“We had a very good dinner, together with Zhang Jindong. I'd like to thank Moratti and his family not only for his important role in Milan but also for his openness towards me when I became the president, and also for supporting the partnership with Suning.

“As we know, the world of sports is continuously evolving and is entering true globalisation. This is the age of super clubs, who must compete both on and off the pitch.

“A club like Inter needs super players. They are necessary to keep promoting growth.

“This is why I am so excited to announce the new partnership with Suning.

“Sports is a healthy part of everyday life and it's a wonderful means to integrate the world, bringing people together across countries, races and religions.

“Sports have no boundaries and today's conference is proof of that. I'd like to thank Zhang Jindong for his faith in me.

“Together, we can bring this club back to the top of Serie A and Europe. I'm sure we will once again reach great objectives by working hard together.

“Suning and Inter can help the development of football in China.

“Thank you to all the players of Suning who are here today, and thanks to our legend Javier Zanetti. As you know he is an inspiration to us, as he stayed all his life in a single club. I can assure you he's still doing great!

“Before I end, I'll take the chance to speak to our other partners, Pirelli and Nike, as well as all of our sponsors. I'd like to ask them to support this new partnership. This is our Inter DNA.

“Finally I have a message for all our fans, here in China and in the world. Thank you for your love and your support: it's thanks to them that, in Italy, we have the number one attendance.

“We are sure that together with Suning we'll keep building a strong, proud and winning Inter. Forza Inter, forza Suning and forza to this new partnership.”

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