Simone Inzaghi insisted he gave his all to Inter earlier than transferring to Al-Hilal, after the membership’s CEO stated the transfer had been agreed earlier than the Champions League remaining.
The Italian departed Inter days after their record-breaking 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain within the showpiece, along with his transfer to Al-Hilal introduced shortly after.
Inzaghi left the Nerazzurri with the perfect win ratio of any coach of their historical past (all competitions, since Serie A was based in 1929-30).
He received 65% of his matches answerable for the 20-time Scudetto winners, placing him forward of Aldo Olivieri (63.2%), Antonio Conte (62.7%), Jose Mourinho (62%) and Luigi Simoni (61.6%).
Nevertheless, Al-Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada confirmed Inzaghi’s arrival was within the works for some time.
“It would appear to be it’s one thing that got here rapidly, however it’s the results of arduous work,” Calzada informed BBC Sport.
“He was taking part in an enormous match and requested [us] to maintain issues apart till after the ultimate. It was determined however not signed earlier than the ultimate, simply because, out of respect, he requested us to attend, which is actually truthful sufficient.”
As such, Italian media questioned whether or not Inter’s squad have been conscious of the transfer, and in that case, have been affected by it earlier than the ultimate.
Inzaghi received a Serie A title, the Coppa Italia twice, and three Supercoppa Italiana trophies throughout his four-year spell at Inter, although they completed 2024-25 with none silverware, having been in with an opportunity for a treble on the halfway level.
And the 49-year-old stated his dedication to his work at Inter couldn’t be questioned.
“I heard – or heard about – all kinds of issues, as has usually occurred throughout the 4 years I used to be at Inter,” Inzaghi informed reporters.
“If this was the value to pay for my 4 years at Inter, I’ll gladly pay it. However it’s nothing in comparison with the nice I acquired from your complete Inter world – I imply the followers, the administration, the gamers, everybody at Inter.
“I do know I’ll miss it – I’ll miss the whole lot, even this – even probably the most unfair accusations that have been revamped these 4 years. However I used to be really completely satisfied. I gave my all.”