Turning down millions for Europe! Simone Inzaghi announces he will leave Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi has made the final decision to leave the Saudi Arabian powerhouse at the end of the current football season.
Details: The 50-year-old Italian has categorically refused to extend his contract, which is worth an astronomical €26 million a year and expires in June. The coach has chosen not to be tempted by the financial generosity of Saudi Arabia's football chiefs and intends to return to European club football to continue competing for the continent's biggest trophies.
Al-Hilal's management in Riyadh has already been informed of the coach's firm stance and will soon begin sounding out the market for a successor of comparable stature. Inzaghi himself is determined to finish the campaign by winning every domestic and international title available with Al-Hilal before returning to Italy.
It is worth noting that before moving to the Middle East, Simone Inzaghi enjoyed a trophy-laden spell in charge of Inter Milan, leading the team to the Serie A title, two Coppa Italia trophies and the UEFA Champions League final.
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