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New Inter Milan owner Thohir: American sports model best to follow

New Inter Milan owner Erick Thohir insists they can build a successful team without going crazy in the transfer market.

Many expect Thohir to come in with a huge transfer war chest, but he insists there are other ways of forming a modern club.

"In England three or four clubs have entered into American hands, like Manchester United. I know the States well because I love basketball and there I realised how Americans make sport into an industry. They play the long game, know how to expand and become stronger.

"If Inter don't follow that model, they won't be competitive in future. The first thing is to be strong, then the fans must see entertaining matches. If you don't have a good business plan, then investment will never be remunerative. It is fundamental to create this system to support the team."

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