Inzaghi Quits Inter For Al-Hilal After UCL Final Loss

Inter boss Simone Inzaghi will soon leave the Champions League finalists to take a new role in Saudi Arabia as manager of Al-Hilal.

WHAT HAPPENED?
Inzaghi will soon confirm his exit from Serie A giants Inter to join Saudi outfit Al-Hilal before the start of the Club World Cup, according to Fabrizio Romano. The former Lazio striker had dodged questions about his future in the buildup to Saturday’s Champions League but, in the wake of their devastating 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, the 49-year-old is now expected to leave his post at San Siro for a new role.

THE BIGGER PICTURE
The former Italy international took charge of Inter in 2021 and has led them to a Serie A title, two Coppa Italy trophies and three Supercoppa Italiana successes, but this past season was one of disappointment as they were pipped to the championship by Antonio Conte’s Napoli and embarrassed by PSG on Saturday night. Now, he will be tasked with getting the best out of stars like Ruben Neves, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Joao Cancelo for the Club World Cup, though more fresh faces could yet arrive over the course of the summer.

DID YOU KNOW?
Al-Hilal have recently been trying to convince Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes to relocate to the Middle East, but their attempts ended in failure despite offering the Portugal international a stunning financial package. Inzaghi will benefit handsomely from joining Al-Hilal too, with his contract said to be worth €26m per season.

WHAT NEXT FOR INTER?
Inter will now be focused on securing a successful replacement for Inzaghi ahead of their own Club World Cup campaign. Como’s Cesc Fabregas is one mooted target, but there is competition for his signature in the form of Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.

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