OneFootball
·20 May 2025
OneFootball
·20 May 2025
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Simone Inzaghi, current Inter manager, is at the center of a major international negotiation. The Saudi club Al Hilal has put a staggering offer on the table: over 20 million euros net per season to convince him to move to Riyadh.
President Fahad Bin Saad Bin Nafel personally traveled to Milan last April to meet Inzaghi, showing great determination in wanting him to lead the team.
Al Hilal, the most decorated club in the Saudi Pro League, aims to further strengthen its squad ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup, where they will face teams such as Real Madrid and RB Salzburg.
The Saudi proposal represents a significant temptation for Inzaghi, but the coach still has a contract with Inter until 2026 and the Nerazzurri club is working on his renewal.
Al Hilal's offer includes a salary exceeding 20 million euros net per season, a figure that far surpasses Inzaghi's current salary at Inter, estimated at around 7 million euros. From a financial perspective, it is an opportunity that would be hard to replicate in Europe.
The Saudi Pro League is investing heavily to become one of the world's top football leagues by 2030, in line with the Saudi government's "Vision 2030" plan. The hiring of high-profile coaches like Inzaghi is part of this growth and internationalization strategy.
Leading Al Hilal in the Club World Cup would be an exciting challenge for Inzaghi, with the opportunity to compete against the best teams in the world and leave an indelible mark on the history of Saudi football.
Inzaghi has built a solid relationship with Inter, leading the team to significant achievements, including two Champions League finals in three years. The Nerazzurri club considers him the cornerstone of their technical project and is working on extending his contract until 2027.
Staying at Inter would allow Inzaghi to continue competing at the highest European levels, with the goal of winning prestigious trophies such as the Champions League, an achievement that could further cement his international reputation.
A move to Saudi Arabia would entail a radical change in lifestyle for Inzaghi and his family. Cultural, climatic, and social aspects could influence the coach's decision, who might prefer the stability and familiarity offered by staying in Italy.
Despite Al Hilal's enticing offer, the latest rumors indicate that Inzaghi is leaning towards rejecting the Saudi proposal to continue his journey with Inter.
The coach is expected in Riyadh on June 1st, right after the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, but at the moment no agreement has been reached.
The Nerazzurri management, for its part, is determined to secure Inzaghi with a new contract tying him to the club until 2027, regardless of the results achieved this season.
Simone Inzaghi's decision represents a crucial crossroads in his career: accepting Al Hilal's offer would mean embarking on a new adventure in an emerging context still far from the top of European football; staying at Inter, on the other hand, would allow him to continue competing at the highest levels and consolidate his status among the best coaches on the continent.
The final choice will depend on multiple factors, including personal ambitions, family considerations, and professional prospects.
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