- Inter coach Simone Inzaghi has been offered €20M per year by Saudi club Al Hilal
- Al Hilal president Fahad bin Nafel travelled to Milan to negotiate directly
- Inzaghi is expected in Riyadh on 1 June if he accepts, a day after the Champions League final
Key Takeaways:
Simone Inzaghi, the 49-year-old head coach of Inter, has received an offer to take charge of Saudi side Al Hilal, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The deal includes an annual salary of €20 million. The paper reports that the club’s president, Fahad bin Nafel, has already visited Milan and met with Inzaghi to discuss the move. Should the Italian accept, he would arrive in Riyadh on 1 June — one day after the Champions League final against PSG in Munich.
🚨 In Saudi Arabia, they are CONVINCED that Simone Inzaghi will manage Al-Hilal for the Club World Cup and beyond. Saudi Arabian media claims that Inzaghi will fly to Riyadh JUNE 1ST to sign a contract worth more than €20M/yr. 🇮🇹
[via @Gazzetta_it] pic.twitter.com/Mot4MEU7tT
— Inter Xtra (@Inter_Xtra) May 19, 2025
Bin Nafel is determined to secure Inzaghi’s services and took the first step in mid-April by travelling to Milan. He stayed at the Four Seasons hotel for a few days and began building connections with Inzaghi’s camp. After returning to Saudi Arabia, he reportedly expressed satisfaction with how the talks progressed. Given Inter’s demanding schedule, negotiations remained confidential, but they have resurfaced now with the Club World Cup approaching.
Al Hilal won the Saudi league title last season, but this year they have already conceded the championship with two rounds left to play. Laurent Blanc’s Al Ittihad are the new titleholders.
Meanwhile, Inter are preparing for their final Serie A fixture on 23 May, away to Como. They are chasing leaders Napoli, and a potential title playoff may be required. Afterwards, all eyes will be on the Champions League final against PSG at Bayern’s stadium.
A curious parallel can be drawn to Inter’s previous Champions League triumph. Back in 2010, coach Jose Mourinho tearfully celebrated his success, already committed to taking over Real Madrid.