Simone Inzaghi to leave Al Hilal when contract expires in June

Simone Inzaghi has decided to leave Al Hilal when his contract expires at the end of the current season, according to Italian media reports.

The decision is a major setback for the Saudi Pro League club, whose management had hoped the former Inter and Lazio manager would continue leading its long-term project.

Inzaghi moved to Riyadh in the summer of 2025, only a few days after Inter lost the Champions League final. His appointment marked the beginning of a new stage in his managerial career in Saudi Arabia.

His time at Al Hilal has brought both silverware and disappointment. He guided the club to victory in the King’s Cup last season, but they lost the league title to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on the final matchday.

That dramatic conclusion remains a particularly memorable moment for Al Hilal supporters, who saw their side miss out on the championship at the last possible opportunity.

Al Hilal also went 47 consecutive matches unbeaten under Inzaghi, establishing a historic run before it was ended by Neom in September.

Italian journalist Nicolo Schira reports that Inzaghi, whose contract with Al Hilal runs until next June, will not agree to an extension. His deal is understood to be worth about 26m euros a year, making it one of the highest salaries in world football management.

The decision is expected to fuel speculation over a possible return to Serie A. Inzaghi previously won the Scudetto, two Coppa Italia trophies and three Italian Super Cups with Inter, while also taking the club to two Champions League finals.

Reports in October suggested that Juventus and Napoli were considering him as a potential managerial appointment. There has also been interest from clubs in the Premier League.

As a result, Inzaghi’s next move is likely to become one of the most closely followed managerial decisions in the European market.

Al Hilal are scheduled to face Neftchi in the AFC Champions League Elite on 23 November 2026.