Inter Milan GM Beppe Marotta admits the Saudi Pro League spending has created a new challenge.
However, Marotta also views it as an opportunity.
"The Saudi Arabia money has arrived in Europe, they have started to buy players and that could also weaken Italian football. At the same time, it gives us fresh funds to build the team of the future," said Marotta.
Last season reached the apex of the Champions League Final in Istanbul, but also saw us lift two important trophies. This is thanks to our coach, who had to face down some bitter criticism during the campaign, but managed to take us where we had not been for many years.
Being vice-champions of Europe is something to be proud of and adds further motivation to do well in future. We sold out all the available season tickets and proved over the years that even without huge investments, we can still build an important squad with a coach getting the best out of them."