Report Al-Hilal travelled to Italy for Barella and Inzaghi | OneFootball

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Al-Hilal Chairman Fahad bin Nafel travelled to Milan as the Saudi side is interested in Inter star Nicolò Barella and coach Simone Inzaghi.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Saudi side Al-Hilal are willing to strengthen their squad with two Inter cornerstones: Barella and Inzaghi.

The pink paper already claimed earlier this month that Barella had rejected a big-money offer from the Saudi Pro League side, but according to the latest report, their interest in the Italian star remains high.

Report Al-Hilal travelled to Italy for Barella and Inzaghi

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammate Federico Dimarco following their victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Gazzetta adds that Al-Hilal have also set their sights on the Nerazzurri coach Inzaghi, who is seen as their favourite candidate to replace Jorge Jesus.

The pink paper reports that Fahad bin Nafel spent a few days in Milan this week to explore a potential deal.

According to the report, the Saudi side could offer up to €20m per season to convince the Italian tactician, but Inter are confident Inzaghi will extend his contract at San Siro.

President Beppe Marotta reiterated on Thursday that Inzaghi’s extension until 2028 was “a formality.”

According to several sources, Inzaghi would become the highest-paid Serie A coach if he signs for Inter, earning €7m plus add-ons.

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper, April 18, 2025, page eight.