Simone Inzaghi Named New Al Hilal Head Coach on Landmark Deal

Simone Inzaghi is the new head coach of Al Hilal, a top Saudi football team. He signed a two-year contract worth €26 million per season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Al Hilal hired Simone Inzaghi, a successful European coach, on a lucrative two-year deal worth €26 million per season. The deal also includes a signing bonus of €4 million to €5 million. Inzaghi left Inter Milan after winning six titles in four years and reaching two UEFA Champions League finals.

Inzaghi’s arrival is expected to boost Al Hilal’s prospects as they prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, where they will face Real Madrid, FC Red Bull Salzburg, and Pachuca in the group stage starting on June 14.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Inzaghi’s appointment is a big step for Al Hilal, one of Asia’s most successful teams. The club wants to increase its global profile and build on recent domestic and continental successes.

Inzaghi’s arrival reflects the Saudi Pro League‘s ambition to acquire top-tier coaching talent and raise competition standards. Inzaghi is known for his tactical innovations, particularly his preference for a 3-5-2 system. He has a history of quickly implementing strategies, as he did at Lazio and Inter Milan.

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR INZAGHI AND AL HILAL?

Simone Inzaghi will make his official debut as Al Hilal head coach against Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, giving him a platform to begin his tenure on a high note.

Al Hilal wants to build on its domestic dominance, having finished several points ahead of Al Nassr last season, and compete for trophies at both the continental and global levels. Inzaghi has a reputation for quickly delivering results and translating his tactical ideas into victories. That makes this tournament critical for both his plans and Al Hilal’s global ambitions.

Inzaghi is expected to deliver immediate results, and he has a third-year contract option tied to the team’s performance in the tournament.