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EXCL: Inside Inzaghi's Al Hilal move, Jonathan David eyed by Juventus, Man United star wants Serie A move, & more

EXCL: Inside Inzaghi's Al Hilal move, Jonathan David eyed by Juventus, Man United star wants Serie A move, & more

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Inside Simone Inzaghi’s move from Inter Milan to Al Hilal

It's outrageous that we've reached June 5 and are still discussing the coaching merry-go-round. We're incredibly behind schedule. How can you expect to shape a team when the conductor is missing?

Simone Inzaghi has left Inter for Al-Hilal: it was written in the stars. Of course, he would have liked to go as a winner, too bad he didn't manage it. The Champions League Final in Munich against a phenomenal PSG resulted in a heavy defeat.

His cycle was clearly over, and it was time to turn the page after four good seasons, a trophy cabinet full of titles, although it could have been fuller, and too many regrets. In the face of a cascade of money, there wasn't much to do.

Contractually speaking, there was no clash with Inter: the club facilitated the coach's departure with a several payment estimated between €1m and €1.5m, given that his contract was set to expire in June 2026. It's the natural end of a cycle. When a project reaches the end, it's best to recognise it and have the courage to make a change.

Antonio Conte snubbed Juventus return for Napoli stay

Meanwhile, other Italian coach made headlines with unexpected decisions, Antonio Conte turned down Juventus and chose to continue on the Napoli bench.

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