Official: ‘The Italian Genius’ Inzaghi is the new coach of Al-Hilal | OneFootball

Simone Inzaghi is now officially the new coach of Al-Hilal after the Saudi Pro League side announced him as ‘the Italian Genius.’

The coach left Inter after four seasons where he won one Serie A title, two editions of the Coppa Italia, three Italian Super Cups and reached two Champions League Finals.

He walked away for this new experience, where he will reportedly be the highest-paid coach in the world at €30m per season including various bonuses and add-ons.

A statement on the club website notes this is a two-year contract.

Al-Hilal announce Inzaghi

Al-Hilal released a video this evening confirming Inzaghi’s arrival and called him ‘the Italian Genius.’

According to Sky Sport Italia, that video was filmed at a hotel in Paris.

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 18: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

His coaching career with the Saudi team will begin at the Club World Cup in the USA, where they are scheduled to face Real Madrid on June 18, then RB Salzburg on June 23 and Pachuca on June 27.