Inter Milan signs contract with Romanian Coach Chivu

June 09, 2025 / 8:43 PM

Sharjah24: Former international defender Cristian Chivu was appointed as the new coach of Inter Milan on Monday, succeeding Simone Inzaghi, who is moving to Saudi Arabia, according to the European runner-up.

Inter stated in a statement, "Inter Milan welcomes Cristian Chivu as the new coach of its first team, who has signed a two-year contract until June 30, 2027." Chivu, a former Inter defender, has limited coaching experience in Serie A, having managed Parma for only 13 matches last season, successfully preventing their relegation to the second division.

Transition from Inzaghi

Chivu replaces Inzaghi (49 years old), who decided to move to Saudi Arabia to oversee Al-Hilal immediately after losing the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain with a score of 0-5, in a contract worth 50 million euros over two seasons.

Chivu (44 years old) had earlier bid farewell to Parma in preparation for his return to his former team, Inter. He expressed on Instagram, "I thank the club, the coaching staff, the players, and the fans for their trust in me and our project," adding, "Together we overcame obstacles and wrote a chapter (in Parma's history) that will remain in my heart.