Overview
- On June 5, Al Hilal announced Simone Inzaghi as its head coach, marking his first assignment outside Italy.
- Inzaghi departs Inter Milan after a trophyless season capped by a 5-0 Champions League final defeat and missing the Serie A title by one point.
- Italian outlets report that the 49-year-old signed a two-year deal worth €50 million, though Al Hilal has not officially confirmed the terms.
- Talks led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund are under way to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and bolster the squad for the Club World Cup.
- These appointments and negotiations form part of Al Hilal’s broader PIF-backed push to elevate its global competitiveness.