Simone Inzaghi Exits Inter Milan for Al-Hilal: The Swift Saudi Shift
Simone Inzaghi is earning 25 million euros in the barren expanse of the desert.
After a crushing 5-0 defeat in the UEFA Champions League final with Inter Milan against Paris Saint-Germain, Coach Simone Inzaghi has swapped Milan for the Saudi desert. In less than a week, Inzaghi has landed a new gig at record champions Al-Hilal, earning up to a staggering €25 million annually, according to media speculation. Al-Hilal remains tight-lipped on contract specifics.
Al-Hilal's recent incumbent, Portuguese Jorge Jesus, stepped down at the beginning of May. Inzaghi will not have much time to adapt, as he'll be coaching his new squad during the upcoming Club World Cup in the USA (14 June to 13 July). Big names such as Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso await Inzaghi's debut on 18 June, along with RB Salzburg and CF Pachuca in Group H.
Inter Milan's Coachless Rush for Club World Cup
Inter Milan announced their separation from Inzaghi on Tuesday, but as of yet have not presented a successor. Time is ticking for the king class finalists, who are also set to participate in the Club World Cup. The spectacle of Inzaghi's presentation in Saudi Arabia has caused laughter in Italy. Al-Hilal unveiled a video showcasing an emotional commentary on what seemed to be a goal scored by Inzaghi during his career. However, it transpired that the goal actually belonged to his equally accomplished and more successful brother Filippo[1].
The press in Italy has shown little shock at Inzaghi's move, with some media questioning the approach. "La Gazzetta dello Sport" argued that Inzaghi's farewell was as silent as his departure[2]. They assert that Inzaghi, now a big loser sporting a 5-0 loss as a symbolic blemish, is leaving with a prearranged statement.
- Inter Milan
- Club World Cup 2025
- Sportswashing
- Saudi Arabia
[1] Source: ntv.de, sue/sid[2] Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport[3] Source: ESPN[4] Source: Goal.com
- In the midst of Inter Milan's coachless rush for the Club World Cup 2025, concerns about the community and employment policies within the club may arise, considering the sudden departure of their coach Simone Inzaghi.
- As Simone Inzaghi prepares to debut for Al-Hilal in the upcoming Club World Cup, he might find it interesting to engage in a friendly game of football with his new teammates, given his familiarity with the sport from his extensive coaching career.
