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Patrick Vieira signs Genoa extension
Genoa have announced that they have extended the contract of manager Patrick Vieira for a further two seasons. The former Arsenal midfielder joined the Italian side after close to a full season with French club Strasbourg after having previously been in charge of Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Advertisement I Rossoblù finished 13th in Serie A in the 2024/25 season with 43 points, which was enough to see the manager's deal extended. "It has been a very intense period since I arrived in Genoa last November," Vieira said about his new deal. "We managed to secure Genoa's stay in Serie A and finish the season with pride and determination, as this club deserves. "I am very proud of what we have built and achieved, all together. After the last game in Bologna we were always in touch with the club and the directors to analyse this season and prepare properly for the next one. "I am happy at Genoa and in Genoa. Extending our relationship was the most natural thing to do, it didn't take long to find an understanding and complete the bureaucratic formalities. Now it is time to enjoy some holidays, but we will continue to work behind the scenes to prepare for the start of next season."
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Revealed – When Cristian Chivu Will Terminate Parma Contract & Join Inter Milan
Cristian Chivu will terminate his contract with Parma and then officially become the new coach of Inter Milan on Monday. This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. Inter Milan have decided upon Cristian Chivu to be their new coach. The 44-year-old will replace Simone Inzaghi, who has left to join Al-Hilal. Advertisement Inter had been working on snapping up Cesc Fabregas to become Inzaghi's successor. However, Como President Mirwan Suwarson strongly rebuffed the Nerazzurri's interest, and stated that the Lariani would refuse to release the Spaniard. Meanwhile, Genoa coach Patrick Vieira was another name reportedly on Inter's shortlist. Cristian Chivu To Terminate Parma Contract & Become Inter Coach On Monday ROME, ITALY – APRIL 28: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Parma Calcio, looks on prior to the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Parma at Stadio Olimpico on April 28, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Inter have already worked out all the details of Chivu's arrival. The 44-year-old will sign a two-year contract with the Nerazzurri, taking him until the end of June 2027. He is set to earn €2.5 million net per season. Advertisement Inter have met with Chivu in the past couple days to agree a contract. Therefore, it's only a matter of time. However, there are still some bureaucratic details to finish up with. Particularly Chivu's release from Parma. Therefore, nothing is official just yet. However, it's not far away now. Sky Sport Italia report that Monday will be the day for Chivu to formally end his association with Parma. Therefore, the Romanian will be able to begin work ahead of the Club World Cup.
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Inter Milan To Officially Announce Cristian Chivu As New Coach On Monday
Inter Milan To Officially Announce Cristian Chivu As New Coach On Monday Inter Milan will officially announce the appointment of Cristian Chivu as their new coach on Monday. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They report that that will also be the day of Chivu's first training session. Advertisement Inter Milan have decided upon Cristian Chivu to be their new coach. The 44-year-old will replace Simone Inzaghi, who has left to join Al-Hilal. Inter had been working on snapping up Cesc Fabregas to become Inzaghi's successor. However, Como President Mirwan Suwarson strongly rebuffed the Nerazzurri's interest, and stated that the Lariani would refuse to release the Spaniard. Meanwhile, Genoa coach Patrick Vieira was another name reportedly on Inter's shortlist. Inter Milan To Announce Cristian Chivu As Coach Monday ROME, ITALY – APRIL 28: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Parma Calcio, looks on prior to the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Parma at Stadio Olimpico on April 28, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Inter have already worked out all the details of Chivu's arrival. The 44-year-old will sign a two-year contract with the Nerazzurri, taking him until the end of June 2027. He is set to earn €2.5 million net per season. Advertisement Inter have met with Chivu in the past couple days to agree a contract. Therefore, it's only a matter of time. However, there are still some bureaucratic details to finish up with. Particularly Chivu's release from Parma. Therefore, nothing is official just yet. But in the meantime, reports the Gazzetta, Inter and Chivu will spend this weekend in further talks, laying out their strategy for next season. This will include tactics as well as the transfer market. Then, after announcing Chivu officially on Monday, the Romanian will lead his first training session as Inter coach. Following that, on Wednesday Inter will depart for the United States for the Club World Cup.
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Jose Mourinho Brands Links With Shock Inter Milan Return A ‘Big Lie'
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has branded rumours linking him with a shock return to Inter Milan a 'big lie.' The Portuguese coach messaged Italian journalist Ivan Zazzaroni, via FCInterNews, to quash the links. Advertisement Inter Milan have spent the past few days searching for a replacement for Simone Inzaghi. The 49-year-old left the Nerazzurri to join Al-Hilal. It is Cristian Chivu who Inter have decided to make their new coach. However, the Romanian is not the only coach the Nerazzurri considered. Reportedly, Inter had been working on snapping up Cesc Fabregas to become Inzaghi's successor. He was at the top of their list. Meanwhile, Genoa coach Patrick Vieira was another name reportedly on Inter's shortlist. Jose Mourinho Brands Inter Milan Links 'A Big Lie' MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 22: Head coach Jose Mourinho (L) and president Massimo Moratti of Inter Milan celebrate their team's victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League Final match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Inter Milan at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 22, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by) Meanwhile, there were also sensational rumours regarding Inter moving for Jose Mourinho. Advertisement The Portuguese would certainly constitute a high profile name to return to Inter. Newspaper La Repubblica claimed that Inter had considered trying to appoint Mourinho to replace Inzaghi. However, the newspaper claimed, the release clause in the 62-year-old's contract with Fenerbahce was too high for them. Therefore, they instead decided upon Chivu. But Mourinho himself has denied that this was ever something on the cards. The Portuguese coach messaged Ivan Zazzaroni that the idea he got a call from Inter was 'a big lie.' 'There was never any contact,' he says. 'This is just being said because it's what some angry fans want to hear.' 'And so they say, it was difficult for me to leave Fener, bla bla bla.'
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Revealed – Why Inter Milan Picked Cristian Chivu Over Patrick Vieira After Fabregas Pursuit Failed
Revealed – Why Inter Milan Picked Cristian Chivu Over Patrick Vieira After Fabregas Pursuit Failed Inter Milan chose Cristian Chivu as their new coach over Patrick Vieira due to tactical continuity. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan are on the verge of appointing Cristian Chivu as their new coach. Reportedly, the 44-year-old former Nerazzurri defender and youth team coach will leave Parma and sign a two-year deal. Chivu was not necessarily Inter's Plan A after the departure of Simone Inzaghi. Rather, the Nerazzurri had worked to try and appoint Como coach Cesc Fabregas. However, the Spaniard will instead be staying at the Lariani next season. Inter Milan Choose Cristian Chivu Over Patrick Vieira For Tactical Continuity GENOA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 17: Genoa coach Patrick Vieira looks on ahead of the Serie A match between Genoa and Venezia at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on February 17, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by) Reports suggest that Inter Milan would have been willing to make significant changes in order to hand the keys to the team over to Cesc Fabregas. Advertisement The 38-year-old former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder prefers a back four system to a back three. However, once it became apparent that Inter weren't getting Fabregas, they had a couple options. One was Genoa coach Patrick Vieira. However, the Nerazzurri did not go with the Frenchman, preferring Chivu. And according to the Gazzetta, the primary reason for this is that Inter believe that Chivu will not disrupt the team too much. Moreover, there is the fact that Chivu spent several seasons coaching the Nerazzurri's youth teams. He was the Primavera or Under-19 coach for three years, while Inzaghi was the senior coach. Advertisement Therefore, Chivu was able to closely observe the former coach. And this group of players. Accordingly, Inter believe that the Romanian will keep the existing balance, and is therefore a less risky appointment.
