Inter Milan ended a forgettable season with a crushing defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Nerazzurri were thoroughly outclassed by Luis Enrique side, who secured a resounding 5–0 victory. This blow comes on top of a series of setbacks: losing the Serie A title to Napoli in the final rounds and being knocked out of the Coppa Italia by AC Milan.

Simeone, a Candidate for the Bench

In the wake of this disappointing campaign, the club is already considering replacements for Simone Inzaghi, who is expected to leave and could join Al-Hilal ahead of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

Several names have surfaced as possible successors. Among them are Cesc Fàbregas, currently coaching Como; Patrick Vieira, who has had an impressive season with Genoa; and Cristian Chivu, credited with saving Parma from a difficult situation.

However, the name gaining the most momentum in the past few hours is Diego Pablo Simeone. The “Cholo,” currently under contract with Atlético Madrid until 2027 and already preparing for the next season, shares a deep connection with Inter. As a player, he made 85 appearances, scored 14 goals, and provided 15 assists in the Nerazzurri shirt.

A Love He Never Hidden

Simeone has never shied away from expressing his desire to return to Milan:

“My kids, my wife, my dad—they all know that one day I will coach Inter. It’s not news, and it’s no secret,” he said back in 2016, openly hinting at a future on the Inter bench.

What Would This Mean for Atlético Madrid?

Should Simeone leave, the impact on Atlético Madrid would be significant. He has built a long term project with the club, shaping its identity over the past decade. The next 24 hours will be crucial to understand what unfolds in Lombardy, and more importantly, how it might affect Atlético and its key players, such as Julián Álvarez if he joins the club and Antoine Griezman.