No need to wait long, Simone Inzaghi has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Al-Hilal.
Inzaghi recently parted ways with Inter Milan after four seasons in charge, winning one Serie A title. Two Coppa Italia titles, three Supercoppa Italiana titles and reaching two UEFA Champions League finals.
He has decided to take up a new experience in Saudi Arabia. Where he will reportedly become the highest-paid manager in the world, earning around €30 million per year, including bonuses and other perks.
Inzaghi succeeds Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus. Who led Al-Hilal to the Saudi Pro League title in 2023-24 but was sacked last month. After his team were knocked out of the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals.
The Italian inherits a squad containing former Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo. Ex-Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves and former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Al-Hilal’s website states that Inzaghi has signed a two-year contract. And has also released an introductory video, dubbing him “the Italian genius”. สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน report. That the video was shot at a hotel in Paris.
Inzaghi will begin his new role with Al-Hilal at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Where they will face Real Madrid on June 18, Salzburg on June 23 and Pachuca on June 27.