Inter Milan and Italy legend Sandro Mazzola believes Simone Inzaghi would be the ideal replacement for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
The legendary former Inter Milan striker Mazzola told SempreInter.com exclusively that he could see Simone Inzaghi do a job at Man City after Guardiola departs.
However, Mazzola, a noted Inter fan reiterated that he hopes Simone Inzaghi stays with Inter Milan for many years to come despite thinking he would be the ideal Guardiola replacement.
Simone Inzaghi has been linked with a move to the Premier League for many seasons now. Arsenal has been rumored as being interested in appointing Inzaghi.
So has Manchester City after Pep Guardiola leaves. When he leaves. In November 2024 Pep Guardiola signed a contract extension with Manchester City until the end of June 2027.
Recently outrageous claims have linked the former Lazio coach with a move to Tottenham.
This would suggest a new deal is imminent. Simone Inzaghi’s current deal with Inter Milan expires in June 2026.
Sandro Mazzola – I Can See Inzaghi As The Replacement For Guardiola At Man City But I Hope He Stays At Inter
“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?” Mazzola began.
Mazzola was then asked if he thought that Simone Inzaghi could stay at Inter so long as to become the Nerazzurri’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” Mazzola continued.
The legendary former Inter Milan striker was then asked what he believed were areas Inzaghi could improve, as well as name what Inzaghi’s strength are.
“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 ...
