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Serie A giants rule out manager leaving for Liverpool

Serie A giants rule out manager leaving for Liverpool
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Inter Milan president Steven Zhang insists that Simone Inzaghi will remain as the club's manager despite speculation linking him with the Liverpool job.

Inter Milan president Steven Zhang has confirmed that Simone Inzaghi will remain at the club this summer despite being linked with Liverpool.

Inzaghi has developed a reputation as one of the best managers in Europe during his time eight-year coaching career.

The 48-year-old won a Coppa Italia and two Italian Super Cups with Lazio, before he replaced Antonio Conte as Inter boss in 2021.

In his first two campaigns with the Nerazzurri, Inzaghi lead the club to two Coppa Italia trophies and two Italian Super Cups as well as last season's Champions League final.

Having already picked up the domestic Super Cup this season, Inter are on the verge of lifting the league title after establishing a 14-point lead at the top of the Serie A table.

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi before the match on December 29, 2023© Reuters

Inzaghi going nowehere

Inzaghi's fine work in the Inter dugout has led to him being mentioned as a potential successor to Jurgen Klopp, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the current campaign.

However, Inter's president has poured cold water on the speculation, insisting that Inzaghi will continue in his post beyond the end of the season.

"There's no doubt at all, we will continue together," Zhang told Sky Sport. "He's an excellent coach. Inzaghi will stay as a key part of our project".

Inzaghi, who has a contract until June 2025, will have the chance to win his first Serie A title as manager when Inter face local rivals AC Milan in Monday's derby clash.

Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on April 6, 2024© Reuters

Who is in the running to replace Klopp?

While Inzaghi is set to stay in Italy, Liverpool continue to be linked with Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim.

The 39-year-old emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Klopp after the initial favourite Xabi Alonso confirmed his intention to remain with Bayer Leverkusen.

A number of alternative names have also been mentioned as potential candidates to fill the Liverpool hotseat, including Brighton & Hove Albion's Roberto De Zerbi and Atalanta's Gian Piero Gasperini.

Former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac has also emerged as a surprise option after being relieved of his duties as Wolfsburg boss last month.

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