Exclusive: Inzaghi’s signing bonus with Al-Hilal revealed

Simone Inzaghi is ready to become the new Al-Hilal coach, getting a two-year contract with an option for a further campaign and a signing bonus from €4m to €5m, Football Italia understands.

Simone Inzaghi has left Inter after four years and is expected to sign a two-year deal with Saudi side Al-Hilal in the coming days.

Exclusive: Inzaghi’s signing bonus revealed

Sources close to the matter tell Football Italia that Inzaghi will receive a signing bonus between €4m and €5m.

The Italian tactician will make his debut in the Club World Cup against Real Madrid on June 14.

Inzaghi won six trophies during his four-year spell with the Nerazzurri and reached the Champions League Final twice.

Football Italia understands Inzaghi will fly to the USA in the coming hours, but a representative of Al-Hilal has already arrived in Milan to fix the latest bureaucratic details with the Italian tactician.

The two-year deal that Inzaghi will sign includes an option for a third season tied to team-related performances.

Inzaghi had one more year left in his contract with the Nerazzurri, but the Serie A giants have still agreed to release the 49-year-old.

Inzaghi leaves Inter – the official statement

“The paths of the club and Simone Inzaghi separate,” a statement on the club website read. “This decision is taken via a mutual agreement after the meeting that took place a few moments ago.”

“Inzaghi’s management of Inter will be remembered for his great passion, professionalism and dedication by fans, players, directors and employees.

“Six trophies; a Scudetto, two Coppa Italias and three Super Cups are the honours earned over the last four seasons, which have brought the club back to the top of Italian and European football.

“Inzaghi is one of the coaches with the most games in the history of the Nerazzurri, along with other illustrious names including Herrera, Mancini, Trapattoni and Mourinho.

“Just like the other members of this exclusive group, Inzaghi has contributed significantly to Inter’s growth and will forever go down in history as  the coach who led us to the second star.”