Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Sunday, June 08, 2025, 08:21 / Updated Sunday, June 08, 2025 08:22
Two giants of Italian former, Christian “Bobo” Vieri and Gianfranco Zola, expressed contradictory opinions about the appointment of Cristi Chivu on Inter Milano.
With only 13 matches on the bench of a team in Serie A, Parma, which he saved from relegation, Cristi Chivu advanced in the Inter-Coach Chair! Formerly a great player of the Nerazzuri, the Romanian technician signed a contract until 2027, on a salary of 2.5 million euros annually, with bonuses, but his appointment aroused controversial reactions. Both among the supporters and the legends of Italian football.
Christian Vieri: “Chivu? It surprised me a little”
The last on a long list, the former Italian international Christian “Bobo” Vieri and Gianfranco Zola. Former player of the Inter, Vieri was surprised by Chivu's employment, despite his internal past.
“Chivu? I was a little surprised. I expected the club to choose a coach with more experience. They wanted a young coach, with new ideas, fresh. Now we will be there. Inter, anyone will be on the bench, always have to win, like Milan and Juve,” commented Vieri.
Gianfranco Zola: “Chivu has a great advantage at Inter”
Present at Milan Football Week, Gianfranco Zola was asked which coach of the series was most curiosity. The response of the former Parma player: “I am curious about everyone … I would like to see a Naples that confirm their level last year and maybe they can do well in the Champions League.
The one who arouses the greatest curiosity is maybe Chivu, who is a young technician, or rather beginner, who will have to do well in a team as strong as Inter. The good knowledge of the nerazzuri will help him, knowing the environment is one of the key steps. In this sense, Chivu has a great advantage at Inter ”.
The Romanian coach will be presented on Monday at Inter. And on Wednesday, the departure of the World Club Championship is scheduled, which takes place between June 14 and July 13 in the US.
