Inter Reward Chivu With 50% Pay Rise and Deal to 2028 After Domestic Double

Inter Reward Chivu With 50% Pay Rise and Deal to 2028 After Domestic Double Inter Milan have officially extended Cristian Chivu’s contract through 2028, rewarding the head coach with a 50% pay rise – from €2 million to €3 million net per season – after a domestic double in his debut senior campaign. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal, with Italian outlets reporting the extension adds one additional year to Chivu’s existing terms. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport , the club views the renewal as both a reward for immediate results and a clear signal of continuity to the dressing room. Chivu delivered the Nerazzurri their 21st Scudetto – secured with a win over Parma on 3 May, three rounds before the season’s end – and added the Coppa Italia against Lazio, justifying the board’s faith in promoting him from the Primavera bench in June 2025 following Simone Inzaghi’s departure to Al-Hilal. Chivu’s European Challenge Now Takes Centre Stage Domestic success has not masked the significant blemish on Chivu’s first season: elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Bodø/Glimt. Restoring Inter’s European standing is explicitly framed as the primary objective of his extended tenure, and Chivu has already shown authority in squad matters heading into the summer window. His handling of player decisions – including the valuation and future planning around key assets – underlines why the club chose a medium-term commitment rather than a shorter deal. Inter open the 2026-27 Serie A campaign at home against Monza.