After Roberto Mancini's departure, José Mourinho became the new coach of Inter. The Portuguese manager won a trophy at his debut, Supercoppa Italiana, defeating Roma on penalties. He planned a 4–3–3 formation, with the new arrivals Amantino Mancini and Quaresma as wingers beside Zlatan Ibrahimović.

As the 4–3–3 soon failed, Mourino reviewed his ideas switching in a 4–3–1–2 like the predecessor: Stanković acted as playmaker, behind Ibrahimović and his offensive partner (Adriano, rarely Cruz or Crespo, then Balotelli). The quality of playing is immediately awake, and Inter came on the prints of previous season winning again the Scudetto (fourth in row), 10 points clear Juventus and Milan.

2008–09 confirmed transfers

Total spending: €46.6 million

Last updated: 22 May

Total income: €0

Last updated: 31 May 2009
Source: Match reports in Competitive matches
Only competitive matches.

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