The club will look to promote from within to replace the long-standing Nerazzurri executive, with Dario Baccin emerging as the most likely candidate to take over the role of sporting director. Baccin has been with the club for almost a decade, serving in various executive roles since his arrival in 2017. As Ausilio's trusted assistant, Baccin has been instrumental in the club's decision-making process and has a deep understanding of the Nerazzurri's inner workings.
Ausilio's departure would mark the end of a 29-year association with the club, with the sporting director having originally served as secretary in the youth set-up in 1997. He eventually worked his way up to the role of first-team sporting director in 2010, a position he has held for the last 16 years.
If Baccin were to take over from Ausilio as sporting director, Inter would still need to renegotiate the terms of his contract given that his deal is also set to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.