Inter Milan appoints Cristian Chivu as Simone Inzaghi’s successor
The former Inter Milan defender returns to the club as head coach after securing Parma’s Serie A survival, with his official signing expected tomorrow
Inter Milan has chosen Cristian Chivu as their new head coach following Simone Inzaghi’s departure
This was revealed by La Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908.it, which confirmed that the contract will be signed tomorrow.
"In the end, Inter Milan chose Cristian Chivu. After securing Parma’s survival in Serie A, the Romanian coach now succeeds Simone Inzaghi on the Nerazzurri bench.
For Chivu, it’s a return to Inter Milan following his time at the club as a player (from 2007 to 2014, including the historic Treble) and as a youth coach," reports La Gazzetta.
A swift agreement fueled by Chivu’s deep bond with Inter Milan
It continues: "Then came Inter Milan’s call, the meeting with Parma’s executives, and the green light to begin talks with the Nerazzurri.
A rapid negotiation led to a swift agreement, thanks to Chivu’s strong affection for the club where he ended his playing career and began his journey as a coach.
The official signing, expected tomorrow, will come just nine days before the Club World Cup kicks off — his first real test in charge of Inter Milan."
Reports suggest that the contract will run until 2027, with an annual salary of €2 million (£1.6 million).
This appointment comes after Chivu's commendable performance at Parma, where he secured the team's Serie A status in the 2024/25 season.
This move underscores Inter Milan's confidence in Chivu's abilities, both as a former player who understands the club's culture and as a coach capable of leading the team to future successes.