Chivu to be offered Inter contract extension

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Feb 7, 2026 4:51 AM ET

Reports in Italy claim that Inter have already decided to offer their coach, Cristian Chivu, a new contract beyond June 2027.

Italian sports newspapers Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport report that Inter will offer Chivu a new contract at the end of the season.

Inter to offer Chivu new contract

MONZA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 04: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on prior to the Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between FC Internazionale and Torino at U-Power Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Nerazzurri are determined to continue with the 45-year-old for the coming years, so they are set to extend his contract beyond June 2027.

According to the reports, Chivu will be offered a one-year contract extension with a pay rise.

The Nerazzurri boss earns €2.5m per season, and his new salary will depend on the results the team achieves in Serie A and in the Champions League in the second part of the campaign.

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Currently, Inter are still running in three competitions.

They are the Serie A table leaders with a five-point lead over city rivals Milan. They have also qualified for the Coppa Italia semifinal and the Champions League knockout play-off.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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