Cristian Chivu signed on Thursday a one-year contract extension with Inter Milan until 2028 after guiding the Serie A giants to a league and cup double in his first full season as a senior coach.
Cristian Chivu made history in his first season as Inter coach as he managed to win both the Italian Serie A and the Coppa Italia, the domestic double, less than 12 months after his official appointment at the club.
Chivu was crowned a Serie A champion with Inter Milan for the fourth time but his first as coach on Sunday, showing his prowess in his first full season in the dugout of any team, never mind one of Europe’s top clubs.
Inter’s manager was not first choice to replace Simeone Inzaghi but has created a juggernaut that could not be stopped ... A draw would have sufficed ... ....
That Inter navigated these absences without even experiencing a major wobble is a testament to many people but most of all their manager, Cristian Chivu... Chivu was a surprising next option for a team of Inter’s stature.
In this context, the Nerazzurri turned to a familiar face, appointing former defender and 2010Champions League winner Chivu as their new manager ... Chivu wasn't the only candidate ... The project led by Chivu started in the first days of June 2025.