Inter Milan have officially announced that Simone Inzaghi has parted ways with the club as head coach, a decision that has taken many fans by surprise. This news comes just three days after a disheartening 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, a defeat that capped off a tumultuous season in which the team also fell short in the Serie A title race, finishing behind Napoli.
Simone Inzaghi has been widely speculated to be heading to Al Hilal, a leading club in the Saudi Pro League known for its willingness to invest significantly in top-tier talent. Inter Milan released an official statement confirming the separation, saying, “The club and Simone Inzaghi’s paths separate. Following the meeting a little while ago, this is the mutually agreed upon resolution. Although it highlights the influence of recent outcomes on the club’s decision-making process, this language implies a cordial departure.
The statement praised Inzaghi’s tenure at Inter, highlighting his exceptional dedication, professionalism, and passion for the team. During his four seasons in charge, Simone Inzaghi led Inter to six major trophies, including two Coppa Italia titles, three Supercoppa Italiana victories, and one Scudetto, effectively reviving the team’s reputation as a contender in both Italian and European football after a period of decline.
In terms of coaching legacy, Inzaghi now stands alongside Inter legends such as Helenio Herrera, Roberto Mancini, Giovanni Trapattoni, and José Mourinho, as one of the coaches with the most matches managed in the club’s storied history. The club’s statement noted that he will be particularly remembered as the coach who led Inter to their second star, a symbolic achievement that represents the club’s winning tradition, denoting ten league titles.
Reports suggest that Inzaghi is poised to assume a role at Al Hilal in line with the upcoming Club World Cup, which is set to take place in the USA this summer. Before his time at Inter, Simone Inzaghi had a successful stint managing Lazio in Serie A, where he earned considerable respect for his tactical intelligence and ability to develop players.
Inzaghi opened up about his four-year journey with the club in a heartfelt farewell message, saying, “It’s time for me to say goodbye to this club.” He expressed deep gratitude to the millions of Nerazzurri supporters who stood by him through thick and thin, affirming, “I’ll always remember you.” As for Inzaghi’s potential successors at Inter, names like Cristian Chivu, currently the manager of Parma, Roberto De Zerbi from Marseille, and Cesc Fabregas, who is coaching Como, have emerged as contenders to take over the managerial position. This heartfelt farewell message reflects not only his pride in what he accomplished at Inter, but also the strong bond he formed with the club’s ardent following.
