Inter Milan appointed Cristian Chivu as coach on Monday instead of Simone Inzaghi who left following the Italian aspect’s 5-0 Champions League last loss to Paris St Germain, with their former participant signing a two-year deal.
Romanian Chivu, who left Parma after lower than 4 months in cost, performed as a defender for Inter for seven years and was a part of Jose Mourinho’s treble-winning aspect in 2010 earlier than ending his taking part in profession on the Serie A membership in 2014.
“In February 2025, Cristian was given his first alternative to educate a senior aspect at Parma… He led the Emilians to security, with the staff choosing up 16 factors from 13 matches underneath his steering,” Inter stated in an announcement.
“Now, Cristian Chivu is starting the third chapter of his Nerazzurri story. And he is doing so with the values which have all the time guided him: dedication, sacrifice and a tireless work ethic.”
Chivu’s second Inter chapter began in 2018 when he returned, shifting up by way of the ranks to handle the youth staff and profitable the league title in his first season in cost.
Though Chivu lacks the expertise that Inzaghi delivered to the position, the 44-year-old made a direct impression at Parma by shoring up a defence which had been leaking targets, along with his aspect conceding solely 13 in comparison with 27 within the earlier 13 video games.
Parma carried out higher towards the larger sides underneath Chivu, beating Juventus, Bologna and Atalanta whereas incomes attracts towards Inter, Lazio and Napoli.
Chivu’s Parma additionally did Inter an enormous favour on the penultimate matchday with a 0-0 draw towards Napoli, however Inzaghi’s aspect did not take benefit, conceding a late penalty in a 2-2 draw with Lazio, and Napoli went on to change into champions.
Inzaghi, who led Inter to the Scudetto within the earlier marketing campaign, ended final season trophyless, shedding to neighbours AC Milan within the Coppa Italia semi-final, and the marketing campaign ended with the humiliating loss to PSG in Munich.
Three days after that defeat, Inzaghi left Inter after 4 years on the helm, and joined Saudi Arabian aspect Al-Hilal the following day.
Chivu’s first problem is the Membership World Cup the place Inter start the event on June 17 once they tackle Mexico’s Monterrey in Los Angeles adopted by two video games in Seattle towards Urawa Purple Diamonds and River Plate.
