Where will Simone Inzaghi (49), who proved his skills with a Champions League runner-up finish, head next? It seems closer to Saudi Arabia than to Tottenham.

On the 4th (Korean time), iconic Italian club Inter Milan announced its separation with Coach Inzaghi through its official channel. The club stated, "The contract with Coach Inzaghi was terminated by mutual agreement," expressing deep gratitude to him for lifting six trophies together over the past four years.

Inzaghi remains one of the most successful coaches in the club's history, earning Inter Milan a 'second star' (20 league titles overall) with the Serie A title in the 2023-2024 season.

Following the Champions League runner-up finish for Inter Milan last month, Coach Inzaghi left behind a lingering hint, saying, "My future for next season has not yet been decided." With the separation from Inter Milan now official, curiosity about whether his next destination will genuinely be Saudi Arabia is increasing.

In fact, Coach Inzaghi is reported to have had significant complaints about the club's lack of investment. Naturally, he is considering moves to leagues or teams that offer relatively abundant investment. The possibility of heading to the English Premier League (EPL) or Saudi Arabia has been seriously mentioned.

However, the EPL option has somewhat cooled down. The coach himself does not speak English, which has lowered his desire to move to the EPL compared to other foreign leagues, and there is a situation where teams like Tottenham or Manchester United are debating whether to retain or dismiss their coaches, both of whom are underperforming.

Ultimately, Coach Inzaghi's likely destination appears to be Saudi Arabia. The Spanish outlet Marca previously reported on the 3rd, "Al Hilal arrived in Paris ahead of the Club World Cup's opening to finalize mega deals for four European stars, including Coach Inzaghi."

According to reports, Al Hilal's Fahad bin Nafel headed to Paris on a private jet. His goal is not just simple acquisitions but a "declaration." He intends to send a strong message that they aim to compete not only in the Saudi league but also in the Club World Cup against the world by bringing in top European coaches and players.

A massive offer of €50 million (approximately 78.7 billion won) has been prepared for Coach Inzaghi. Marca reported, "Al Hilal has earmarked Coach Inzaghi as a strong candidate for the next coach, and negotiations are also underway with three players who have been verified in the European stage."

In fact, Al Hilal is simultaneously targeting Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), and Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray). By reinforcing the left-back, midfielder, and striker positions, they are aiming to transform into "European killers" ahead of their first match in the Club World Cup against Real Madrid (19th).

Meanwhile, Tottenham, which has been deliberating over the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou, is more likely to shift towards a young coach who has excelled in the league rather than a high-profile figure like Coach Inzaghi.

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