Simone Inzaghi is reportedly in advanced talks with Saudi club Al-Hilal, who are prepared to make him the highest-paid coach in world.

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Inzaghi in talks with Al-Hilal over record salaryInter boss currently focused on UCL finalDeal would make him world’s highest-paid coachFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

According to Patrick Berger, Al-Hilal have identified Inzaghi as their top candidate to replace Jorge Jesus and are reportedly offering a salary that would surpass the current highest-paid manager. However, despite the lucrative offer, Inzaghi has put discussions on hold to concentrate on Inter's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Inzaghi has had a successful tenure at Inter, leading the team to multiple trophies, including the Serie A title in 2023–24 and reaching the Champions League final twice in three years. The Serie A giants are keen to retain him and plan to discuss a contract extension after the Champions League final.

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Inzaghi's six trophies make him the third most successful manager in the club's history, behind Helenio Herrera and Roberto Mancini, who each won seven.

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For now, the Italian manager remains fully focused on Inter’s Champions League final showdown against PSG in Munich on Saturday. The Nerazzurri are chasing redemption after their heart-breaking 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the 2023 final. While they narrowly missed out on the Serie A title this season as Napoli clinched it on the final day, a European crown would mark a fantastic finish for Inzaghi’s side.