Inter Milan President Reiterates Confidence In Cristian Chivu: “He Has Repaid The Trust Placed In Him” | OneFootball

Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta has heaped praise on high-performing manager Cristian Chivu.

During his latest interview, Marotta reiterated the club’s trust in the 45-year-old head coach, as reported by FCInter1908.

Beppe Marotta took a huge gamble when he decided to put the managerial reins into Chivu’s hands last season.

Indeed, the Nerazzurri chief’s decision to replace Simone Inzaghi with an inexperienced coach raised a few eyebrows.

However, Cristian Chivu has excelled in his first full season in Serie A.

Despite being relatively new to senior management, he is on the verge of winning the Scudetto in his debut campaign.

With only six games left to play, Chivu’s charges sit nine points clear of second-placed Napoli.

Furthermore, Chivu could secure a coveted domestic double, with Inter facing Como in the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

Therefore, the 20-time Italian champions are reportedly keen to extend the Romanian’s contract at the end of the season.

Beppe Marotta Confirms Inter Milan Trust in Cristian Chivu

“Chivu already has a contract, so his confirmation is automatic,” Marotta stated. “We are dealing with a coach who fully matches the profile Inter were looking for, and today he represents a major point of reference.

“The only flaw he could have had was a lack of experience. Now he is gaining that experience week by week, everything else is extremely positive.

“We are happy with this choice; he has repaid it, and today I believe he is one of the best emerging coaches around.”

Then, he delivered his verdict on the infamous 2025 Champions League final.

“It’s not mathematically secured yet either, but I think so. Champions League disappointment? Reaching the final of a competition like the Champions League is a huge achievement.

“Of course, the night in Munich remains in everyone’s minds because there is great disappointment. We need to be able to put it behind us and have a different dream.

“Today, our dream is an important objective that is close, so we must focus on that.”

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta Offers His Verdict on Potential Serie A Downsizing

Furthermore, he discussed the prospect of reducing the number of Serie A teams to 18.

“The professional area in Italy has the highest number of clubs and professional teams, with a very high failure rate,” Marotta added. “More than 100 have gone bankrupt in the last 25 years.

“This shows that there is no real sustainability. We are faced with the fact that clubs like Inter or Milan have to meet different kinds of obligations; therefore, having 20 teams means congesting the official schedule.

“If a match had to be suspended due to fog, today we would not even find a date to reschedule it. A 20-team league is not something that can be properly managed or experienced.

“There is fear among smaller and mid-sized clubs about relegation, but these are situations we should address and accommodate in the best possible way.

“I understand the difference between a club like Sassuolo and a club like ours, which generates more than €500 million in revenue.

“We are dealing with a system that requires proper coexistence – a system that needs Sassuolo, Inter, and Milan alike.”