Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio is expected to leave the club upon the conclusion of his contract, bringing a remarkable 29-year association with the Nerazzurri to a close. Current updates suggest that no agreement has been reached regarding a contract extension, making his departure at the end of the 2026-27 season increasingly likely.
Ausilio first joined the club back in 1997, beginning his journey as a secretary in the youth academy before rising through the ranks to secure the role of first-team sporting director in 2010. Having spent the last 16 years steering the club's transfer strategies, his potential exit marks the end of an era for the Italian giants.
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SubscribeAccording to reports from trusted journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the club's leadership has already identified a clear contingency plan that avoids looking externally for a replacement. Instead, Inter Milan is heavily leaning toward promoting from within by elevating trusted assistant Dario Baccin to the coveted sporting director position.
Baccin, 50, has built a strong reputation during his nearly decade-long tenure with the Nerazzurri after arriving in 2017 to serve in various crucial executive capacities. If the transition moves forward, the club will also need to address Baccin's own contract status, as his current deal is likewise scheduled to expire in the summer of 2027.
Dario Baccin Steps Up to Lead Nerazzurri Future
Dario Baccin has quietly become an indispensable figure behind the scenes at San Siro, working closely alongside Ausilio to shape the club's roster over the past several years. His extensive experience within the club's management structure makes him the ideal candidate to maintain continuity during a high-stakes executive transition.
"The club values stability and deep institutional knowledge, which puts Baccin in pole position to take over the reins," indicated sources close to the management team regarding the succession plan.
While losing an executive of Ausilio's tenure is a significant blow, promoting from within allows Inter Milan to preserve their overarching operational philosophy without missing a beat in future transfer windows.
As discussions progress behind closed doors, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this leadership shift impacts the club's long-term sporting vision and upcoming squad planning.