Inter President Beppe Marotta praised Cristian Chivu for his unexpected success in winning the Scudetto in his first season. He emphasized the courage shown in choosing Chivu as coach.
Inter President Beppe Marotta admits he didnât expect Cristian Chivu to win the Scudetto in his first season, and potentially the Coppa Italia too. âWe didnât go in blind, but showed courage.â
The game with Parma kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
The champagne is on ice in the dressing room, because just one point tonight will be enough to guarantee the Nerazzurri become Champions of Italy.
As Napoli and Milan both dropped points already this weekend, a draw will suffice to get the Scudetto party started.
Marotta ready for Inter success
PISA, ITALY â NOVEMBER 30: Giuseppe Marotta of FC Internazionale looks on prior to the Serie A match between Pisa SC and FC Internazionale at Arena Garibaldi on November 30, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Q&A
What did Beppe Marotta say about Cristian Chivu's performance?
Beppe Marotta stated that he didn't expect Cristian Chivu to win the Scudetto in his first season, highlighting the courage in choosing him as coach.
When is Inter's next game against Parma?
Inter's next game against Parma kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
What achievements has Cristian Chivu accomplished in his first season?
Cristian Chivu has led Inter to potentially win the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia in his first season as coach.
Why did Marotta believe choosing Chivu was a courageous decision?
Marotta described the decision to choose Chivu as courageous because they didn't go in blind, yet it was still a significant risk given Chivu's inexperience.
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âLetâs be prudent here. We know that this is the most important exam for the diploma, and weâll give it our all to achieve this target that would make the fans, players, club and coach happy,â Marotta told DAZN Italia.
âWe hope it can be a great game and that is concluded with the Scudetto, but Parma deserve respect.â
Chivu had been a contentious choice when picked to replace Simone Inzaghi, but has proved to be a success with the title and potentially also the Coppa Italia.
âAn important value for Inter is courage, I think that is the main fuel behind this decision made by the owners on one side and the management on the other. We certainly didnât go in blind, we evaluated Chivuâs skills and characteristics, which suited our needs and our weaknesses,â explained the President.
âWe had no doubts he would have a positive campaign, but if it ends with the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia, that would be a truly extraordinary season.â
MILAN, ITALY â APRIL 05: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano is congratulated by Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, after scoring his teamâs fifth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Inter are hoping to make this a Double, because they will face Lazio in the Coppa Italia Final at the Stadio Olimpico on May 13.
However, they havenât clinched the title on home turf for 37 years, so doing it at San Siro would be a relatively new experience.
MILAN, ITALY â APRIL 21: The FC Internazionale fans show their support during the Coppa Italia match between FC Internazionale and Como 1907 at San Siro on April 21, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
âWe were optimistic from the start, as Chivu worked in our youth academy, so we knew him as a coach and a person with great values. Admittedly, we didnât expect him to have such a remarkable season, with the only blotch being that Champions League elimination, but these things happen.
âWe are very pleased, because he came up through our youth academy, which adds to the pride of this club.â
This is set to be the 10th Scudetto for Marotta at two different clubs, as he won with both Juventus and Inter, but this would be his first as a club President.
He was asked if he had any updates on the refereeing scandal and the suggestions that Inter did not want certain referees?
âNo, I have nothing to add to last week, we are very relaxed and not concerned.â
