Cristian Chivu met with Inter’s management at the club’s headquarters on Viale della Liberazione this morning to discuss a contract extension and potential transfer activity, according to reports in Italy. The meeting, which began at 10:00 local time, signals Inter’s intent to secure the Romanian’s future with the club and leverage his insight as they plan for the upcoming transfer window.
Chivu’s current contract with Inter runs until 2027, but the club are prepared to offer a two-year extension, increasing his salary to align with those of other leading coaches within the Serie A. This comes after a highly successful first season with the club, where Inter secured both the league title and the Coppa Italia – a feat not achieved since José Mourinho’s side completed a treble in 2010, when Chivu was a member of the squad.
The discussions also centered on Inter’s transfer plans for the summer, with several established players potentially set to depart. Sommer, Acerbi, Darmian, Mkhitaryan, and Frattesi are all expected to leave, while the future of De Vrij remains uncertain, although a one-year contract extension is a possibility. The situation surrounding Alessandro Bastoni is also under review, with indications he is more likely to remain at the club.
Inter will also need to address the goalkeeping position, with the future of their current options unclear. Chivu’s input will be crucial as the club navigates these changes and seeks to build on their recent success. The extension of Chivu’s role beyond his current coaching duties, potentially into a managerial position, reflects the high regard in which he is held by the club’s hierarchy. Securing his long-term commitment is seen as a key step in maintaining stability and continuing the club’s positive trajectory.
