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Sources tell Football Italia that Christian Chivu has put contract talks with Parma on hold as he waits for an offer from Inter, while Patrick Vieira wants to keep his word with Genoa.

Parma coach Chivu has become Inter’s leading candidate for the bench after Como refused to release Cesc Fabregas.

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PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Parma Calcio, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Parma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Football Italia can exclusively reveal that Chivu has put talks with Parma on hold, as the Ducali were preparing to discuss a contract extension with the former defender.

Chivu is waiting for an offer from Inter after being informed about the interest from his former club.

Genoa’s Patrick Vieira is another candidate for the Nerazzurri, but the ex-France star seems willing to keep his word with Genoa and would not be available unless Inter match his €500,000 clause.

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 29: Patrick Vieira, Head Coach of Genoa looks on prior to the Serie A match between Juventus and Genoa at the Allianz Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Vieira will likely get a contract extension with a pay rise if he stays at Genoa beyond the summer.

Both Vieira and Chivu are former Inter players, but the latter also coached the Nerazzurri Primavera, winning the Scudetto in 2022.