Overview

• Chivu agreed a two-year deal worth 2.5 million euros per season upon returning to the club where he won three Serie A titles.
• He replaces Simone Inzaghi, who departed following Inter’s 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final and a season without trophies.
• In his only senior coaching role, Chivu guided Parma back to Serie A safety after replacing Fabio Pecchia in February.
• As an Inter player, Chivu lifted the Champions League in 2010 alongside three Serie A titles, bolstering his credentials for the top job.
• Chivu’s first competitive match in charge will be against Monterrey at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, during next week’s Club World Cup.