Inter legend feels Inzaghi has potential to replace Guardiola at Man City | OneFootball

Inter and Italy legend Sandro Mazzola believes Simone Inzaghi would be the ideal replacement for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City: ‘But I hope he stays at Inter.’

Mazzola, a 1968 Italy Euro winner, spent his entire career at Inter, playing for the Nerazzurri from 1960 to 1977.

He scored 163 goals in 570 matches with the Nerazzurri, winning four Serie A titles and the Champions League twice.

Interviewed by SempreInter, Mazzola spoke about Inzaghi’s future at the Stadio Meazza saying that the Italian tactician has the potential to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

Inter legend feels Inzaghi has potential to replace Guardiola at Man City

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, looks on from the dugout prior to the Coppa Italia Semi Final match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“I both hope and think that Inzaghi will stay at Inter for many years to come. Then, if he continues to win trophies, who can send him away?” he said.

“More than at Arsenal, I see Inzaghi hypothetically as a replacement for Guardiola at Manchester City, but as I said I hope he stays at Inter.”

Inzaghi is under contract with Inter until 2026, but the Nerazzurri have already begun talks to extend his stay to 2028.

Inter President Beppe Marotta recently said Inzaghi’s extension would be a “formality.”

Mazzola was asked whether Inzaghi could become Inter’s Sir. Alex Ferguson.

“It would be beautiful if it happened. It could happen, but you never know. In Italian football this is very difficult,” he replied.

“It is difficult to say where he needs to improve. I would need to see him come out of a couple of complicated matches first. To see how he resolves these situations.

“However, generally speaking, Inzaghi is outstanding at controlling and maintaining a dressing room, as well as tactically speaking and preparing for games.”

Inter are the only Serie A club still involved in three competitions.

They were held to a 2-2 draw by strugglers Parma on Saturday and will visit Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals this coming Tuesday.