Inter Milan Make First Initial Contact With Porto Coach Sergio Conceicao To Replace Simone Inzaghi

Inter have already made initial contacts with Porto coach Sergio Conceicao as a possible replacement for Simone Inzaghi.

This according to yesterday’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, who report that the Nerazzurri have sounded out the possibility of appointing the 48-year-old, although his release clause from Porto would be an obstacle.

Whilst Inzaghi remains Inter coach and is likely to remain so unless the club feel that their hopes of finishing top four in the Serie A table are seriously jeopardized, a change during the summer remains a real possibility.

There has been no shortage of names linked as possible replacements for the 47-year-old, from Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho to Roberto De Zerbi, Vincenzo Italiano, or Thiago Motta.

Porto’s Conceicao can be added to the Nerazzurri’s list, and according to the Gazzetta there have already been initial contacts.

There is already a history between Conceicao and Inter, with the Portuguese coach having spent two seasons with the Nerazzurri during his playing time, between 2001 and 2003 after having already established himself in Serie A playing for Lazio and Parma.

Moreover, the coach has been reported to be unhappy with his situation at Porto, with Portuguese media having even reported that he considered making a shock resignation during the international break.

The substance of Conceicao’s issues are the constant need to sell players and rebuild the team, and a fractured relationship with club President Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa.

According to the Gazzetta, the Nerazzurri would be potentially keen to bring Conceicao in.

The 48-year-old is seen as an ideal coach to be at the helm for a rebuilding project, considering his age and the signs of versatility and tactical growth that he has shown during his six seasons as Porto coach.

However, the Gazzetta notes, Champions Leagyue football could be key to the Nerazzurri convincing Conceicao to join, whilst it could also be tough to negotiate his exit from Porto given their financial situation and the likelihood of the Portuguese giants standing firm on the coach’s release clause.