Chivu’s first year in charge of the senior squad was nothing short of historic. Over the course of 58 matches, he transformed the side into a dominant force, culminating in a domestic double. His achievements were recognised by the league, as he was named Coach of the Season for by Lega Calcio Serie A, further cementing his status as one of Europe’s top emerging coaches.
The Romanian has joined an elite group of managers in Inter’s history books. He is now the fifth coach to win the Scudetto in his debut season at the club, following the footsteps of Arpad Weisz (1929-30), Alfredo Foni (1952-53), Giovanni Invernizzi (1970-71) and Jose Mourinho (2008-09). Furthermore, he is the first person in Inter history to win both the league and the Coppa Italia in the same year as both a player and a manager.
