Simone Inzaghi took over as head coach of Al-Hilal a day after leaving Inter Milan and two weeks before the Saudi Arabian club’s first game at the Club World Cup.

Simone Inzaghi has been named as Al Hilal's new head coach on a two-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed Wednesday. Inzaghi, 51, left Inter Milan after the team's 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.

Simone Inzaghi has been appointed head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, a day after leaving Inter Milan. The Italian coach has signed a two-year contract after leaving Inter on Tuesday. The Serie A club lost 5-0 in Saturday's Champions League final against Paris St-Germain, meaning they suffered their first trophyless season since 2019-20.