At the annual party of the Italian club “Inter”, the president of China, Stephen Zhang, the son of the owner Zhang Jindong, made a bitter joke about the financial situation of the club and the transfer budget for the coming period.

Inter Milan players.Photo: Insidefoto / ddp USA / Profimedia

Donations for “Inter” winter transfers.

Zhang celebrated his birthday at a Christmas party in front of the team and staff. At the end, he gave a short speech in English, urging the participants to donate money for remittances.

“When you leave this party, make sure you leave €5 at the door, which we will use for the winter transfer campaign, because we really need it,” Zhang announced, according to Football Italia.

Inter Milan ended the year in fifth place in Serie A, 11 points behind leaders Lazio.