The fallout from Inter Milan’s humiliating 5–0 defeat to PSG in the 2025 Champions League final has taken a new turn, as revelations surrounding Simone Inzaghi ’s pre-final agreement with Al Hilal have triggered outrage within the club.

Although the move was made official after the loss, reports suggest the lucrative €25 million-per-season deal was signed before the final — a timeline that deeply unsettled both fans and club executives. Club president Giuseppe Marotta alluded to betrayal, implying that Inzaghi’s silence destabilized the squad ahead of their biggest match of the season.

While Inzaghi defended his decision as one made “with a clear head,” the perception among Inter supporters is one of a coach who checked out mentally before the job was done. Former players cited a lack of intensity during training and a “strange atmosphere” leading up to the final, further fueling doubts about Inzaghi’s commitment.

Despite the trophies won under his tenure, the timing of his departure has left a bitter aftertaste. Inter have now entrusted Cristian Chivu to rebuild, but the emotional scars from this saga are likely to linger well beyond this turbulent summer.