DBasia.news – Simone Inzaghi’s decision to move to Inter Milan made Lazio hurt. Because previously 45-year-old Allenatore verbally agreed to a new contract extension at the Olimpico.
Italian football has been volatile in the last 24 hours as Antonio Conte and Inter split. This moment actually had an impact on other Serie A clubs.
Inter want to get a replacement for Conte as soon as possible. Simone Inzaghi is one of the targets being targeted besides Massimiliano Allegri and Maurizio Sarri.
The news of Allegri’s return to Juventus has made Inter focus on pursuing Inzaghi’s signature. The Nerazzurri didn’t seem to care about the strong bond between Filippo Inzaghi’s brother and Lazio.
However, Inzaghi was tempted by Inter’s offer. The value of a higher salary and the opportunity to win a bigger title are believed to be his considerations.
That leaves Lazio at a disadvantage. The city rivals AS Roma ultimately had no choice but to let him go.
“We respect the change of heart of a manager who was previously a player and over the years has tied his name to the Lazio family and many achievements,” read an official Lazio statement.
Simone Inzaghi has served Lazio since he was playing. He defended the club in the Italian capital for more than a decade until hanging up his boots in 2010.
After retiring, Lazio trusted Inzaghi to handle their Primavera team. This is one of the steps to prepare him to become the first team coach in the future.
The opportunity finally came in April 2016. Inzaghi was promoted to the first team to replace Stefano Pioli.
Slowly, Inzaghi was able to show his qualities as a coach. Lazio was able to bring the Coppa Italia title to 2018-2019.
Last season, Lazio was also one of Juventus’ fierce competitors in the hunt for the Scudetto. Despite failing to win, Il Biancocelesti can again feel the fierce competition in the Champions League.
After receiving Lazio’s blessing, Inter will soon introduce Inzaghi as the new coach. The person concerned is reportedly already in the city of Milan to sign a contract.