Simone Inzaghi appointed Al-Hilal coach after Inter exit

Simone Inzaghi has been appointed head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal on a two-year contract following his departure from Inter Milan after a 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. At Inter, Inzaghi won the 2023-24 Serie A title, two Coppa Italia trophies, and led the team to two Champions League finals. Al-Hilal, the most successful club in Saudi history with 19 league titles, parted ways with Jorge Jesus after failing to defend their league crown and exiting the Asian Champions League. Inzaghi's contract is reportedly worth up to 30 million euros per season, making him one of the highest-paid coaches globally. His first challenge will be the Club World Cup in the United States, where Al-Hilal will face Real Madrid, Salzburg, and Pachuca in the group stage. This move marks a significant shift for Inzaghi as he seeks to replicate his European success in Asia.