Inter Milan legend Marco Materazzi has hailed the membership’s determination to nominate Cristian Chivu as their new head coach.
Throughout his newest interview through , the 2010 treble winner admitted he expects an thrilling season in Serie A.
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for a part of Jose Mourinho’s all-conquering aspect 15 years in the past, etching his title within the membership’s historical past.
Curiously, he shared the locker room with , who has lately returned to San Siro in a special capability.
Certainly, the 49-year-old took over the managerial reins from Simone Inzaghi on the eve of the 2025 FIFA Membership World Cup.
Regardless of Inter’s knockout exit, Materazzi believes Chivu is the precise selection for the Nerazzurri.
Nonetheless, the duty is nothing wanting Herculean as Inter look to bounce again from a extremely irritating season.
Based on Materazzi, the Romanian tactician possesses the fervour and deep understanding of the membership wanted to rebuild the group.
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Inter Milan Legend Hails Cristian Chivu Appointment
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts in the course of the FIFA Membership World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Pictures)
Requested what sort of selection Chivu is, Materazzi had little question: “An incredible one. You all know the connection I’ve with Cristian.
“He’s been at Inter for twenty years and is aware of what it means to be an Interista.
“He’s good, well-prepared, and has proven he can coach, first by doing essential groundwork with Inter. And he is aware of the membership inside out.
“In only a few matches at Parma, he confirmed what he was searching for and knew what the group wanted.
“Let’s not overlook what he did towards Napoli – that draw wasn’t simple, they had been preventing for survival, and he achieved it brilliantly.
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“He additionally drew towards Inter. He bought essential outcomes. The chance got here up.
“A bolt from the blue as a result of not everybody anticipated Inzaghi to go away.
“The membership reacted rapidly and introduced in Chivu, who, contemplating what the market provided, was your best option.”
Expectations for New Season, Koni De Winter, Hakan Calhanoglu & Giovanni Leoni
BOLOGNA, ITALY – OCTOBER 06: Giovanni Leoni of Parma calcio appears to be like on in the course of the Serie A match between Bologna and Parma at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on October 06, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
“An thrilling one – everyone seems to be strengthening,” Materazzi replied when requested about his expectations for 2025/26.
“Milan will focus solely on the league, Inter are all the time Inter.
“However as yearly, the favorites stay the group that gained the title, so Napoli.”
Then, he continued to speak about Inter and the state of affairs within the dressing room.
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“From the skin, I’d say it’s a wholesome group.
“It’s regular after 60 video games that stress and stress can result in issues occurring, however these issues ought to keep contained in the locker room.
“I feel that once they see one another once more, all the pieces will return to the way it was earlier than.
“We mustn’t overlook the achievements they’ve reached collectively, and people give energy for the longer term.”
Moreover, he believes has the potential to grow to be one in all Serie A’s finest defenders.
“If Inter, Milan, and Juve all need Leoni, what do you assume – is he prepared? I feel sure.
“The benefit for Inter is that he was coached by them at Parma, they usually each know what to anticipate from each other.”
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Along with Leoni, Inter are holding shut tabs on Genoa’s .
Materazzi thinks the Belgian is able to take his profession to the following step.
“I feel so,” he responded when requested whether or not the 23-year-old is nice sufficient for the Nerazzurri.
Lastly, he provided his verdict on , who may keep at Inter regardless of Galatasaray’s curiosity.
“I don’t have Calhanoglu’s telephone quantity, I’ve solely seen him as soon as. These are issues they clearly handle between themselves.
“I can say that he’s crucial for Inter. These issues are dealt with nose to nose, and I hope he stays as a result of he’s a champion.
“I hope they’ll clear the air as a result of what has been constructed over these years is simply too essential to throw away like this.”
