Inter's Young Coach Earned the Medal: Chivu Extended Until 2028, Salary Doubled

Inter is rewarding their head coach Cristian Chivu, who put his signature on one of the most successful seasons in club history. The 45-year-old Romanian coach, according to reports by La Gazzetta dello Sport and transfer expert Nicolo Schira, has reached a full agreement with the club on a contract extension. The new agreement will be valid until June 2028; with an additional one-year option, this period could extend until 2029.

For Chivu, this extension is both a personal gain and a performance appreciation. Within the framework of the new agreement, the Romanian coach's annual salary will rise to about €4 million; this is almost double his previous salary of €2.1-3 million. The extension ahead of the original contract expiration date of June 30, 2027, clearly shows the club's long-term trust in him.

Let's read the season through results: Chivu, in his first full senior head coaching season, carried Inter to a domestic double. He won the club's 21st Scudetto with a critical victory against Parma; in the Coppa Italia final, he also lifted the cup in Rome by defeating Lazio. This domestic double success was an extraordinarily rare achievement in Inter's history.

The story of Chivu's appointment is also striking. The previous head coach Simone Inzaghi had left after Inter's 5-0 defeat to PSG in the 2024-25 Champions League final. Inter president Beppe Marotta made a decision that few applauded: bringing Chivu (who had previously worked briefly at Parma, and had been with Inter's youth setup for a long time) as head coach with only half a senior-team season of experience.

Marotta's bold gamble has earned everyone's respect. Chivu was an important part of Inter's successful years as a player; now as a coach, he is adding to the same history. The success table that previous inter-club relationships could influence shows that the official announcement of Chivu's new agreement is only days away.

In conclusion, Cristian Chivu's story is an example of how clubs can sometimes create historic successes by choosing the "right name" rather than the "big name." Inter enters the new season with Chivu; they are also pursuing big goals again in the Champions League. The extension of the Romanian coach's contract will be the cornerstone of the club's plan for the next 2-3 seasons.

Source: Based on Nicolo Schira's statements, reports by La Gazzetta dello Sport and Fabrizio Romano.