Thanks to their recent surge, Simone Inzaghi increased his chances of staying in the Inter dugout, although a lot will hinge on what he and the team will achieve down the stretch and on the negotiation to extend his contract, which runs out in 2024.
According to La Repubblica (via Virgilio), the Nerazzurri brass would keep the coach if they finished in the top four, won the Coppa Italia, and reached the Champions League final, defeating Milan in the upcoming two-legged Euro-Derby.
Otherwise, Inter have prepared a fallback plan if they moved on from Inzaghi. Thiago Motta would be ready to take over. The gaffer has another year on his deal with Bologna. He has delayed the negotiation to prolong it. He previously played for three years in Milan.
The Felsinei gaffer is primed to be in high demand come next summer even if the Nerazzurri stuck with their manager. He’s well-liked by PSG, where he started coaching at the youth level. In addition, he would be on Roma’s shortlist if José Mourinho departed.
Our Take on Inter, Inzaghi, and Motta
La Beneamata’s front office has seen enough of their boss to decide whether to continue with him or not. The remaining objectives shouldn’t be that influential. It may all come down to money. He’d have to pen a renewal to stay, and he’s not cheap.
The ex-midfielder showed a lot of promise at Spezia and Bologna. It helps that he’s familiar with the team. On the other hand, it would be a gamble. His intense style and demanding tactics have already irked some veterans, and he doesn’t use a three-man defense.
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