Inter Milan is rolling the dice with club legend Cristian Chivu as their new head coach, replacing Simone Inzaghi after a turbulent season that ended with a crushing Champions League final defeat to PSG. The move comes as the Serie A giants aim to rebuild ahead of next week’s Club World Cup in California. 🏟️
Chivu, 44, signed a three-year deal worth €2.5M per season despite having just four months of senior coaching experience at Parma. Fans are split: Will his legendary status as part of Inter’s 2010 treble-winning squad under José Mourinho translate to dugout success? 🤔
“Together we overcame obstacles,” Chivu posted on Instagram, thanking Parma for their trust. His first test? Facing Monterrey at the iconic Rose Bowl—a far cry from his previous role guiding Parma to Serie A survival last spring. 🌹
The pressure is on after Inzaghi’s exit to Saudi club Al Hilal. Inter’s 5-0 Champions League final meltdown left players “dead on their feet,” according to insiders. Can Chivu revive their spark? 🔥
Fun fact: Chivu played 169 games for Inter between 2007-2013. Now, he’s swapping retro jerseys for tactical boards. Will this gamble pay off like a last-minute winner? ⏱️⚡
