MILAN – FC Internazionale Milano today released a poignant statement mourning the passing of Silvino Louro, a long-serving goalkeeping coach and integral part of José Mourinho’s staff, whose loss is now being felt most acutely in the club’s catering department.

Sources close to the team confirmed that while Louro’s technical expertise was undoubtedly significant, his true legacy lay in his encyclopedic knowledge of the training ground’s hidden culinary gems. “Silvino knew every vending machine’s secret stash, every janitor’s forgotten biscuit tin,” stated a former player, speaking anonymously. “He could tell you which local bakery had the freshest cannoli on a Tuesday, and he always had a spare energy bar if you were flagging during a late session.”

Club President Steven Zhang issued a formal condolence, noting, “Silvino was more than a coach; he was the quiet architect of our team’s caloric intake. His ability to procure a perfectly ripe avocado at a moment’s notice was unparalleled. We will miss his strategic insights, but perhaps more so, his uncanny knack for finding the last bag of crisps.”

Team nutritionist Dr. Elena Rossi admitted the loss was a significant blow to morale. “We’ve had to re-evaluate our entire snack procurement strategy. There’s a gaping hole in our institutional knowledge regarding artisanal cheese platters and emergency chocolate supplies. We’re currently interviewing several candidates with advanced degrees in pantry management, but no one has Silvino’s innate talent.”

The club has announced plans to rename the staff kitchen’s most coveted corner ‘Louro’s Larder’ in his honor, ensuring his legend lives on, one perfectly timed snack break at a time.