Cristian Chivu has completed a rare and historic achievement with Inter Milan, winning the Serie A title both as a player and now as a manager.
Chivu was a key part of Inter’s golden period under José Mourinho. He played a major role in the club’s domestic dominance, winning three consecutive Serie A titles in the 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. The 2009-10 campaign remains historic, as Inter secured a famous treble that included the league title, Coppa Italia and UEFA Champions League.
Years after retiring, Chivu returned to the club in a new role. In his first full season as head coach, he has now guided Inter back to the Serie A title. The team showed control and consistency throughout the campaign, rarely losing momentum in the title race.
This achievement places Chivu in a special category of figures who have delivered success both on the pitch and from the sidelines. His understanding of the club’s culture and expectations has played a key role in Inter’s success this season.
While Inter celebrate, Antonio Conte’s Napoli have fallen short in their title defence. Napoli, who won the league last season, are currently in second place and trail Inter by 12 points. The gap highlights the difference in consistency between the two sides across the season.