Following Inzaghi's departure, a revered Inter Milan figure assumes the head coach position.
👉🏴 Hop back to Inter Milan's turf: Christian Chivu steps up as Inter Milan's head coach, replaces Simone Inzaghi after a thrilling career with the Italian champions. The former Romanian national player is rejoining his former club, having secured three Serie A titles and the Champions League in 2010 as a player.
At 44, the former defender officially parted ways with Parma Calcio on Monday, steering the team away from relegation during his initial stint as a head coach since February. With Cesc Fabregas' signing (Como) falling through, Christian Chivu emerged as Inter's preferred successor to Inzaghi, rumored to have signed a two-year contract carrying an annual salary of approximately 2.5 million euros.
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Inzaghi departed Inter following the 0:5 Champions League final loss to Paris Saint Germain. The farewell was "mutual," leading to Inzaghi taking a new role with record champions Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
Chivu is set to make his interim debut as Inter coach in the coming week prior to the Club World Cup in Pasadena, California, facing Mexican club CF Monterrey. (mp/abl)
Coach's Background
Chivu's strong connection with Inter Milan is evidenced by his noteworthy career as a player, extensive youth coaching experience at the club, and brief senior management tenure at nearby Parma.
Contract Details
In his new role, Chivu has been offered a two-year deal that runs until the end of June 2027. His transition to Inter Milan marked the end of his brief stint at Parma.
Match Lineup
With pre-season heating up, Inter Milan is yet to announce friendlies and early season fixtures, but the challenging summer window is described as rife with challenges stemming from squad fatigue and lingering confusion following Inzaghi's departure.
- Christian Chivu, the newly appointed Inter Milan head coach, is set to make his interim debut in the upcoming week, leading the team in the Champions League Club World Cup in Pasadela, California, against Mexican club CF Monterrey.
- Having secured three Serie A titles and the Champions League in 2010 as a player, Chivu is returning to his former club, Inter Milan, after parting ways with Parma Calcio.
- With his strong connection to Inter Milan as a player, youth coach, and senior manager at Parma, Chivu has been offered a two-year contract that will see him manage the team in European leagues, including the Champions League.
