Inter Milan's faith in manager Cristian Chivu is being richly rewarded, with club president Beppe Marotta publicly reaffirming his confidence in the 45-year-old tactician. Marotta's decision to appoint Chivu last season, replacing the experienced Simone Inzaghi, was seen as a significant gamble at the time.

That gamble, however, is paying off spectacularly. In his debut full Serie A campaign, Chivu has Inter on the brink of securing the Scudetto, holding a commanding nine-point lead with just six matches remaining. The prospect of a domestic double also remains alive as Inter prepare for their Coppa Italia semi-final clash against Como.

Marotta left no doubt about the club's satisfaction, stating, "We are dealing with a coach who fully matches the profile Inter were looking for, and today he represents a major point of reference." He acknowledged Chivu's initial lack of top-flight experience but praised how quickly he has adapted, calling him "one of the best emerging coaches around." This performance has reportedly triggered plans to extend Chivu's contract beyond its current terms.

Shifting focus to European ambitions, Marotta also addressed the lingering disappointment from Inter's loss in the 2025 Champions League final. While acknowledging the pain of that night in Munich, he emphasized the achievement of reaching the final and urged the club to channel that energy into their current, tangible objective: clinching the Serie A title. "Today, our dream is an important objective that is close," Marotta concluded, "so we must focus on that."