Inzaghi Chooses The Long Game: Keeping Al Hilal Over Manchester United
7 January 2026
Offer Presented and Decision Time
Italian press reports confirmed that Simone Inzaghi, head coach of Al Hilal, rejected an exit to take charge of Manchester United.
According to the Italian outlet Tuttomercato, United—still seeking a new boss after Ruben Amorim’s sacking—entered talks with the current Al Hilal coach.
Current Stand and Next Steps
The report added that United explored hiring Inzaghi to lead the Red Devils, but the Italian coach chose to remain with the leaders and did not respond to departure offers for now.
Sources said Inzaghi turned down the Old Trafford bench despite a proposed salary of £15 million per year, which would have placed him among the Premier League’s top earners.
The Italian manager wants to continue and complete the project he began months ago with Al Hilal, aiming for the best possible results.
Inzaghi, 49, has overseen 26 matches for the club across competitions, delivering 21 wins, 4 draws, and 1 defeat.
Al Hilal head into their clash with Al Hazm on Thursday in the 14th round of the Saudi Pro League, leading the table on 32 points, one point ahead of second-placed Al Nassr.
Humor break: If patience is a virtue, Inzaghi just earned a black belt. And if paychecks were goals, he’d be lifting a trophy-shaped bank loan at this rate.
