Christian Chivu is grateful to Inter Milan for allowing him to realize his dreams.
The Romanian gave an emotional farewell message to InterTV, via FCInterNews, as he prepares to depart from his position as the coach of the Nerazzurri’s Under-19 side.
Chivu has been the coach of Inter’s Primavera, or Under-19, team for the last three years.
The former defender took over in the role in the summer of 2021. Prior to that, he had held other youth team coaching positions at the Nerazzurri.
Before he began coaching, Chivu enjoyed a decorated playing career.
The Romanian played for the likes of Ajax and Roma. But it was with Inter where he really enjoyed the most success.
Chivu was a key part of the Inter team that won the European Treble consisting of the Serie A title, the Coppa Italia, and the Champions League in the 2009-10 season.
Christian Chivu Grateful To Inter Milan: “Thank You For Allowing Me To Realize My Dreams”
Having had a long association with Inter as both a player and a youth team coach, now Chivu will be saying goodbye.
It is not yet clear where the 42-year-old’s next destination will be. However, he has confirmed that he will be leaving Inter.
“I thanked everyone for what we’ve done together over the last six years,” Chivu said.
“I started my journey coaching the Under-14 team. And some of the players from that team are still here with the Primavera side.”
Chivu was emotional, “I’m happy to have seen them grow.”
“And I hope that they can become top players.”
“My extraordinary journey with Inter ends here,” Chivu added.
The Romanian concluded that “I want to thank the club that gave me the opportunity to grow, as a player and as a coach.”
“I will always thank Inter, because they allowed me to realize my dreams,” Chivu said.
