Simone Inzaghi has officially left Inter Milan, ending his four-year association with the club. His announcement comes on the heels of a disappointing 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final, which served as his last match in charge.
Inzaghi worked wonders with the team in his spell at the San Siro. He guided them to last season’s Serie A title. Inter Milan had a hard time this past season. In Italy, they ended up finishing as runners-up in Serie A and they completed an entire season without winning a single trophy. The team faced setbacks in domestic competitions, losing to AC Milan in both the Italian Cup semifinals and the Italian Super Cup final held in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.
In a heartfelt letter addressed to Inter Milan fans on the club’s website, Inzaghi reflected on his time with the team. He thanked the community for their support during his time and recognized the passion of the club’s fanbase.
“The time has come for me to say goodbye to this club after a run of four years during which I gave everything.” – Simone Inzaghi
There’s no doubt that Inzaghi’s squad excelled, perhaps exceeding expectations, last season. They failed the treble, losing the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League finals. The team’s aspirations were high, yet they were dashed when they fell to Manchester City in the 2023 Champions League final. Now we wonder about their ultimate, long term trajectory.
As Inter Milan prepares for the FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States starting June 14, uncertainty looms over who will take the helm. The club still hasn’t officially announced a replacement for Inzaghi, making their short 2023-24 campaign so far even more confusing for fans and players alike.
Simone Inzaghi is reportedly being courted by Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. They are prepared to provide him more than 20 million euros, more than $23 million, per season. This unlikely prospect enhances Inzaghi’s reputation among coaches. Specifically, how deep the reach of the Saudi Pro League has become.
