November 10
He Will Not Renew His Contract
Italian media sources have confirmed that Simone Inzaghi, the manager of Saudi club Al-Hilal, has decided to depart when his contract expires at the end of the current season. This comes as a major blow to the club’s management, who had hoped to continue their long-term project with him.
Inzaghi moved to Riyadh in the summer of 2025—just days after Inter Milan’s defeat in the Champions League final—to begin a new chapter in his career in Saudi Arabia.
His tenure at Al-Hilal has been a mix of highs and lows; while he led the team to victory in the King’s Cup last season, they narrowly missed out on the league title on the final matchday to Al-Nassr—led by Cristiano Ronaldo—in a dramatic conclusion that remains etched in the memories of Al-Hilal’s fans.
Under the Italian manager’s guidance, Al-Hilal went on a historic 47-match unbeaten run, a streak that was finally brought to an end by Neom SC last September.
According to prominent Italian journalists, the former Inter and Lazio boss will not extend his contract with the Saudi club. His current deal, which runs until next June, is reportedly worth approximately €26 million per year—one of the highest salaries in the world of football management.
His decision is expected to spark widespread speculation regarding a potential return to Italy’s Serie A. During his previous time in Italy, Inzaghi won the *Scudetto*, two Coppa Italia titles, and three Italian Super Cups with Inter, in addition to reaching the Champions League final on two occasions. Last October, press reports indicated the possibility of him moving to manage either Juventus or Napoli, alongside interest from clubs in the English Premier League—making his next destination one of the hottest topics in the European managerial market.
