Simone Inzaghi set to dump Inter Milan for Al Hilal

Simone Inzaghi is set to leave Inter Milan after accepting a managerial offer from Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal.

Sources confirm that Inzaghi has agreed to a three-year deal with Al Hilal, ushering in a new chapter in his career and marking a bold move for both the Italian tactician and the ambitious Saudi club.

The agreement is understood to include a comprehensive project centered on international competitiveness, squad development, and long-term dominance in the Saudi Pro League and Asian football.

Inzaghi’s departure brings to a close a highly successful four-year spell at the helm of Inter Milan.

Taking over in 2021, the 48-year-old guided the Nerazzurri through a period of renewed domestic and continental relevance.

Under his leadership, Inter captured:

1 Serie A title

2 Coppa Italia trophies

3 Italian Super Cups

2 UEFA Champions League final appearances in consecutive seasons

His tenure revitalized Inter’s reputation in European football, with the club regaining its footing among the continent’s elite and playing an increasingly assertive style under Inzaghi’s guidance. His Champions League runs, in particular, have been lauded as tactical masterclasses, despite narrowly missing out on European glory.

Inzaghi’s decision to leave comes as Inter prepare to initiate a generational shift, with plans to invest in youth and long-term development.

Club executives had hinted in recent weeks at the beginning of a “new cycle,” and while Inzaghi was reportedly offered the option to stay, he chose a fresh challenge abroad.

Inter are now expected to begin the search for a successor who can maintain momentum while reshaping the squad for the future.

Al Hilal’s Statement of Intent

Al Hilal, one of the most decorated clubs in Asian football, has made a major statement by securing a manager of Inzaghi’s caliber. The move continues the Saudi Pro League’s aggressive recruitment drive, not only of top players but now also elite European managers, reflecting the kingdom’s long-term vision for football growth and global competitiveness.

Inzaghi will take charge of a team filled with star power and resources, but also rising expectations.

With the club’s ownership targeting both continental titles and eventual Club World Cup success, the Italian’s appointment is being hailed as a cornerstone of Al Hilal’s next phase.

Simone Inzaghi is expected to be officially unveiled by Al Hilal in the coming days. Inter Milan, meanwhile, are preparing for a pivotal summer, with changes looming both on the pitch and on the bench.