REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, MILAN -- New Inter owner and President Erick Thohir has targeted the 2016 UEFA Champions League as he aims to return the club to its former glory.

The Indonesian businessman finalised his takeover of the Serie A club in mid-October, ending months of negotiations with Massimo Moratti, the man he has succeeded.

Thohir has vowed to strengthen the squad in January and set his sights on becoming European champions in two seasons' time, with Inter having last lifted the trophy in 2010.

"Of course I would like (Lionel) Messi to join Inter, just like all the fans," he optimistically told the club's official website. "We're looking to do something in the January transfer window but we're not after a quick fix.

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