Inter Milan President Confirms Simone Inzaghi Contract Extension Until 2026: “Hopefully Even Beyond, Oaktree Guarantee Consistency”

Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta confirmed that Simone Inzaghi has signed a contract until 2026, while hoping to prolong their collaboration even further.

The Nerazzurri held their first press conference of the new season on Friday afternoon.

Therefore, Marotta took the opportunity to make the big announcement. He revealed that Inzaghi has put pen to paper, pushing back the deadline until 2026.

The club also made the news official through a statement published on the official Inter Milan website.

The club president made a brief speech where he looked back on what was a glorious season for the Nerazzurri. He also expressed the club’s excitement to kick off a new campaign.

“A very short time has passed since the end of an unforgettable season in the history of our club,” said Marotta during the press conference via FcInterNews.

“Last season, we won our eighth Italian Super Cup and the 20th Serie A title. We won the Scudetto with a 19-point margin.

“We all still have in our eyes and hearts the images and emotions of the celebrating Nerazzurri fans who invaded the streets of Milan and a packed Piazza Duomo that tinged the sky with our colors on a magical night at the end of April.

Beppe Marotta Announced Simone Inzaghi Extended His Contract With Inter Milan

“Today we begin a new journey together. Our beautiful jersey will be embellished with the tricolor and the legendary second star that we will sport on our chest with the pride of having enriched the coat of arms and the history of the club.

“And to lead the Italian champions, we will still have mister Simone Inzaghi in charge.

“So with great pleasure, I would therefore like to officially inform you that the relationship with Simone will continue until 2026 with the hope of continuing even further.”

Marotta’s announcement brought applause from those in attendance.

“Simone is our excellent leader, in these three years he has consolidated his leadership and shaped the team in his image and likeness.

“He guaranteed Inter playing modern and spectacular football, creating a group capable of best representing the most authentic values ​​of the sport.”

Inzaghi has been in the Inter dugout since the summer of 2021. He won a total of six trophies in his first three campaigns at the club.

Marotta also heaped praise on the club’s new owners Oaktree Capital. He insisted that the American company has guaranteed consistency,

“Our ownership has collected the historical legacy, the tradition, the sense of belonging and the value of our club.

“Oaktree, which has already supported Inter in these three successful years, has immediately demonstrated its desire to keep the club at the top of Italian and European football.

“Our shareholder has guaranteed consistency and stability in the management of the club. They aim to maintain maximum continuity of sporting performance and the continuation of the path towards financial sustainability at the forefront.

“The solidity of the new ownership combined with the commitment of this management is the best guarantee for Inter.”

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Marotta also discussed the operations the club concluded thus far this summer.

“We have kept the roster of the Italian champions practically unchanged. Moreover, we bolstered it with highly valuable additions such as Taremi, Zielinski and Martinez. They will guarantee more solutions and a deeper rotation.

“We are always attentive to seizing any market opportunities, compatible with our needs for financial balance, containment of labor costs and rejuvenation of the team’s age.

“We pay maximum attention to the enhancement of our young players, a very important asset of our club.”

Finally, the club president reserved a word for his fellow Nerazzurri directors.