Former Arsenal & Man Utd Midfielder Reflects On Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan Exit: ‘Everyone Makes Their Own Decisions, You Have To Accept Them & Move On’ | OneFootball

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has reflected calmly on Simone Inzaghi’s decision to leave Inter, insisting that personal choices must be respected, while also sharing his thoughts on Saudi football and the importance of the Supercoppa.

Speaking to SBA Sport on the eve of the Supercoppa semi-final against Bologna, the Armenian midfielder first addressed the setting of the competition.

Indeed which returns once again to Saudi Arabia.

Mkhitaryan underlined Inter’s familiarity with the environment and the motivation to go all the way.

“This isn’t the first time we’ve played the Supercoppa here, it’s the fourth edition,” he said.

“It’s definitely nice to play here, especially in Saudi Arabia, for the Italian Super Cup. We hope to give everything to reach the end and then win it.”

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MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The conversation then turned to Inzaghi, with whom Mkhitaryan spent three successful seasons at Inter.

The midfielder recalled the achievements and the strong bond within the group during that period.

“I spent three years with him and we have wonderful memories together,” Mkhitaryan explained. “We won the league, two Supercoppe and a Coppa Italia, and of course we also enjoyed ourselves a lot.”

On Inzaghi’s move to Saudi Arabia, Mkhitaryan was clear and respectful.

“The decision to leave Inter and come here was his choice. I wish him all the best in this new phase. Everyone makes their own decisions, you have to accept them and move on.”

He also praised Inzaghi’s qualities as a coach, suggesting a meeting could even happen during the tournament.

“I really wish him every success,” Mkhitaryan added. “He’s an excellent coach, he knows what he’s doing and what he needs to do. Then, of course, the rest will depend on him and his team, on how they play and the kind of football they produce.”

For Mkhitaryan, the message was clear: gratitude for the past, respect for the decision, and full focus on Inter’s present objectives.