Barella and Thuram say Inter's unity drove their Serie A title recovery
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Marcus Thuram and Nicolo Barella said Inter's squad unity helped them rebound from last season's disappointments and secure the Serie A title. Inter clinched the Scudetto with a 2-0 home win over Parma.
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Attributed to original sourceMarcus Thuram and Nicolò Barella insist the genuine bond between players is what gave Inter the strength to ‘get back on our feet’ after ending the season empty-handed, going on to win the Scudetto.
Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News and Content – Free Trial – Click Here MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The Nerazzurri knew going into tonight’s game with Parma at San Siro that they only needed a point to guarantee the Serie A title.
They did even better, as Thuram ran onto the Piotr Zielinski through ball to beat Zion Suzuki on the stroke of half-time, then Henrikh Mkhitaryan turned in the Lautaro Martinez assist.
You can follow the celebrations on the special Liveblog.
Inter take 21st Serie A title MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Marcus Thuram, Federico Dimarco, and Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano celebrate after being confirmed as Serie A champions following victory in the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) “Barella is one of the best players in the world, he can do so much, he helped Inter and Italy, in my view he is the best Italian player. I never understood when he was doubted by some people,” Thuram told DAZN Italia.
“He got angry on and off the field, he is one of our captains, and we must not forget that. Since I arrived at Inter, I saw a team that loves to stay together, on and off the field, and that is our strength.”
So many had said that the Inter era was over after they ended last season empty-handed, losing the Champions League Final 5-0 and missing out on the Scudetto by one point to Napoli.
Simone Inzaghi’s departure also raised doubts, but Cristian Chivu has taken them to the title with three rounds to spare, and potentially also a Double, as they face Lazio in the Coppa Italia Final on May 13.
“Of course we’re happy! As we always said, this was our objective, we have another in just over a week’s time, this was not easy, but we want to enjoy it now,” Barella told DAZN Italia.
“This is football and life, there are difficult moments, for example last season we came so close to everything and won nothing. In life you must always get back on your feet and I want to thank these lads and the staff, they helped me during tough moments, and I try to give my all.
“I always said that you can make mistakes on the field, but this team never lost the desire to stay together. We always gave everything we had, you can win or lose, but I am so proud of these lads.”
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What happened
Inter confirmed the Serie A title by beating Parma 2-0 at San Siro, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. After finishing last season without silverware, Thuram and Nicolo Barella said the team's bond on and off the pitch was the key factor behind their recovery. The article also notes that Cristian Chivu has guided Inter to the title after doubts followed Simone Inzaghi's departure. Inter could still complete a domestic double with the Coppa Italia final against Lazio still to come.
Chance analysis
This matters because it confirms Inter's title-winning form translated into a decisive result rather than a stumble under pressure. The quotes reinforce a strong dressing-room and mentality signal, which supports continuity rather than instability after last season's setbacks and the coaching change. In football terms, it is a positive indicator for squad cohesion, confidence, and short-term performance levels heading into the Coppa Italia final.
Inter receive a positive confidence and cohesion boost after sealing the Serie A title, with potential carryover into their next match.
Treat this as a strong positive team-morale and continuity signal, but not a lineup-changing news event.