Cristian Chivu opened the press conference on 30 October, before the Milan-Inter derby, reluctantly speaking about the new Giuseppe Meazza stadium. The Nerazzurri coach expressed a mixture of affection for the iconic facility and openness towards the innovations that the project can bring to the club.
During the speech, Chivu underlined how innovation is essential to guarantee the economic sustainability of the club. “Without money you cannot survive, even in the world of football,” he said, highlighting the importance of new revenues deriving from the modern stadium. Despite his nostalgia for the past, he declared that he is ready to welcome new things, convinced that the new facility, although initially frightening, will offer great satisfaction in the long term.
The coach also touched on the topic of his possible stay at Inter. "What if I train Inter there? They say it will be ready in 2031/2032... I'm not saying anything," he joked, referring to the club's future. Chivu revealed that he is aware of the difficulties that a long-term career would entail: "the prejudices and judgments that become sentences, it is hard to make me resist for many years". He added, with an ironic tone, that if the sporting culture changes and the results remain, he will be able to arrive at the end with gray hair and not in hospital, like some colleagues.
Overall, Chivu showed a balanced vision: respect for the history of the Meazza and openness towards the opportunities that the new stadium can offer. His statement was welcomed with interest by fans, who are waiting to see how Inter will exploit the potential of the new facility in the coming years.
The club, for now, has not confirmed any decision on Chivu's future role. However, his openness to change and awareness of the challenges ahead suggest that Inter will continue to look forward, ready to exploit the new infrastructure to consolidate their position in Serie A and beyond.