Farewell, Inzaghi: Officially Departing Inter Milan - Headed to Saudi Arabia for an Extravagant Deal?
Inter Milan's Coach Inzaghi Terminates Contract and Signs Remarkable Deal Elsewhere?
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link Inter Milan tumbles in the Champions League final, suffering a humiliating defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the fresh wounds, the team faces yet another setback.
Amidst the turmoil, Simone Inzaghi, coach of the Champions League finalist, is gearing up to depart Inter Milan after an eventful four-year tenure. The club announced their separation, hinting at a "mutual agreement."
Rumors suggest that Inzaghi, despite his contract running until 2026, has opted for an opulent offer from Al-Hilal[7]. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Inzaghi is documented to ink a three-year contract this week, with "a mammoth remuneration." Idle chatter whispers of an annual income of 50 million euros[6].
Inter Bids Fond Farewell to Inzaghi
"It's high time I bid adieu to this club following a four-year odyssey where I've given my all," remarked Inzaghi. Inter highly esteemed its departing tactician: "The fans, players, managers, and staff will remember Inzaghi's tenure at Inter as an achievement embodying passion, professionalism, and dedication."
Inzaghi left his intentions vague after the crushing final loss against Paris Saint-Germain (0:5). With Inter, the 49-year-old claimed the championship once and the cup twice despite lacking a second Champions League title[4]. Amidst the disappointment from the final defeat and the weariness after a prolonged strenuous term, the responsible parties decided against Inter. According to "Gazzetta dello Sport," the devastating impact of the final defeat and the persistent fatigue were crucial factors.
Ready for the Club World Cup Showdown?
Football The Crushing Defeat of Munich Paris Saint-Germain refuses to allow Inter Milan to participate in the upcoming Champions League final. As per "Gazzetta dello Sport," Inzaghi is poised to head the Saudi Arabian squad at the Club World Cup, set to take place in the USA from June 14 to July 13[2]. His debut could be against Spanish record champions Real Madrid and coach Xabi Alonso on June 18, with Al-Hilal also confronting RB Salzburg and CF Pachuca in Group H[1].
Inter needs to present a successor promptly, as the club will embark on the Club World Cup on June 11. According to media reports, the potential candidates under consideration include Cesc Fàbregas, still under contract with Como 1907, as well as Roberto De Zerbi, the current mentor of Olympique Marseille[6].
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid/dpa
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Footnote:1. espn.com2. espn.com3. apnews.com4. espn.com5. thesun.co.uk6. calciomercato.com7. todofichajes.com
Insights:- Key Contract Details: - Club Name: Al Hilal - Contract Length: Two years until June 2027 - Salary: €26 million per year - Total Compensation: €52 million over two years
- The financial aid announced for the community might help in filling the void left by Simone Inzaghi's departure from Inter Milan, as his rumored new contract with Al-Hilal is reported to be worth a mammoth remuneration of 50 million euros annually.
- Amidst the upcoming Club World Cup showdown, Inter Milan's possible new coach, Cesc Fàbregas, is still under contract with Como 1907, but the proceedings of Inzaghi's move to Saudi Arabia for a football stint with Al-Hilal could set a precedent for Fàbregas' potential transition to Inter.