Al Hilal set conditions for Simone Inzaghi contract extension amid Italy rumours

Al Hilal will not rush into extending Simone Inzaghi’s contract, with the Saudi club making the team’s end-of-season achievements the deciding factor after reports linking the Italian with a return to Serie A.

Inzaghi’s current agreement expires at the end of this season. Recent reports have claimed the former Inter Milan manager does not intend to renew it and is considering a new challenge from next season.

According to Saudi newspaper Al Yaum, citing a source within Al Hilal, the club will not be swayed by outside pressure to secure an extension before the campaign concludes.

The report says Al Hilal’s hierarchy expects Inzaghi to deliver the objectives set for the season before deciding whether to continue with him. Those targets include winning the trophies still being contested by the team.

Inzaghi reportedly explained his failure to win silverware last season by saying the foreign players in the squad had not been selected by him. The situation changed this season, with the club meeting all of his recruitment requests.

Al Hilal strengthened its squad with three high-profile foreign signings during last summer’s transfer window. Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville, Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli and England striker Ollie Watkins were brought to the club.

The changes have coincided with a strong campaign so far. Al Hilal lead the Saudi Pro League with 27 points, two ahead of second-placed Al Nassr and Al Qadsiah.

In the AFC Champions League Elite, Inzaghi’s side are second in the West region group on nine points. They trail leaders Al Ain by three points.

The club’s fixture information also lists Neftchi in the AFC Champions League Elite schedule for 23 November 2026.