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Former Inter coach Inzaghi shuts door on Italy & Serie A return rumours: āIām staying at Al-Hilalā
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Simone Inzaghi has dismissed rumors of returning to Italy or Serie A, confirming his commitment to Al-Hilal after their recent elimination from the Asian Champions League. He stated he is not considering any offers from the Italy national team or Serie A clubs.
Former Inter coach Inzaghi shuts door on Italy & Serie A return rumours: āIām staying at Al-Hilalā
Simone Inzaghi has moved to quash speculation about a potential return to Italian football, insisting he remains fully committed to Al-Hilal despite the Saudi clubās elimination from the Asian Champions League on penalties at the hands of Roberto Manciniās Al-Sadd.
The former Inter head coach, whose name has been linked with the Italy national team vacancy and various Serie A positions following the turbulence of recent weeks, was unequivocal when asked about his future.
āI am staying at Al-Hilal because I am doing my job to the best of my abilities and I am giving everything of myself,ā he said, with quotes via FCInter1908.
The defeat to Al-Sadd on penalties will have stung, particularly given the circumstances.
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA ā APRIL 13: Simone Inzaghi team Manager of Al Hilal FC during the AFC Champions League Elite game between Al Hilal FC and Al Sadd SC at Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Sports City on April 13, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)
Al-Hilal coach Inzaghi: āLuck was not on our sideā
Inzaghi felt his side were the superior team on the night, taking the lead on three separate occasions only to be pegged back each time before ultimately losing the shootout.
āI was aiming to reach the quarter-finals but fortune was not on our side,ā he said. āWe tried with all our strength and created several chances. Al-Sadd held firm and scored three goals, but Al-Hilal were the stronger team and took the lead three times.ā
It is a result that will do little to ease the pressure on Inzaghi at a club where expectations remain extraordinarily high. However, his public declaration of commitment to the project suggests he has no intention of using the setback as a reason to seek an exit, at least for now.
Q&A
Why did Simone Inzaghi confirm he is staying at Al-Hilal?
Simone Inzaghi confirmed he is staying at Al-Hilal to quash speculation about a return to Italy and Serie A, emphasizing his commitment to the Saudi club.
What led to Inzaghi's commitment to Al-Hilal despite recent challenges?
Inzaghi's commitment comes after Al-Hilal's elimination from the Asian Champions League, where they lost on penalties to Al-Sadd, but he remains focused on his role at the club.
What positions was Inzaghi linked to in Italian football?
Inzaghi was linked to the Italy national team vacancy and various Serie A positions amid recent coaching changes and instability in Italian football.