During the summer in his 14th campaign as chairman, Fraizzoli appointed a new manager
Rino Marchesi replacing Bersellini after 5 seasons with the club. The defensive line of the team was reinforced with defender
Fulvio Collovati a
1982 FIFA World Cup champion player in exchange with
A.C. Milan for three players
Pasinato,
Canuti and
Serena. Also, the President transferred out
Prohaska to
Roma. The club discarded the transfer in of
Platini despite a pre-agreement signed with the French midfielder in February 1978 then, he was transferred in by
Juventus, instead Inter chose to buy
Hansi Müller from
VfB Stuttgart and
Juary from
Avellino. During the campaign future club legend
Zenga arrived to the squad, along with
Massimo Pellegrini who made his debut on 12 December 1982, being the second youngest player ever lining-up in field for Inter after
Edgardo Rebosio. , along manager
Rino Marchesi (left) and
Altobelli (right). The team advanced to the
UEFA Cup Winner's Cup quarterfinals stage only to be defeated by
Real Madrid. Meanwhile, in the league, the squad finishes in third position several points behind Roma and Juventus. Also, in Coppa the club was eliminated in the semifinals by
Juventus. == Squad ==