Moratti Lauds Chivu's Intelligence and Courage as Inter Sets Scoring Records

Massimo Moratti, the revered former president of Inter Milan, has offered glowing praise for current coach Cristian Chivu, underscoring the Romanian's profound intelligence and bravery. Moratti, who was at the helm when Chivu was a key player in Inter's iconic 2010 treble-winning season, spoke to 'Il Corriere della Sera' about the club's recent 21st league title. He reminisced about the team's initial struggles and the low morale following the previous season, but emphasized that the players and, crucially, the coach, had the capacity for significant progress.

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Inter was a determined team. A team with character. A strong team. A determined, determined team. A team confident in itself.

Moratti, who will turn 81 on May 16, admitted that he might not have appointed Chivu as coach himself, having previously used strong words to describe the team's performance. However, he now insists on Chivu's exceptional qualities, stating, "I know him very well. And he has this great virtue, which can never be taken for granted: intelligence. A deep intelligence. That of a man who knows how to adapt to the environment... In any other area of life: he solves problems. Chivu is also courageous."

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I know him very well. And he has this great virtue, which can never be taken for granted: intelligence. A deep intelligence. That of a man who knows how to adapt to the environment...

Chivu's tenure has been marked by extraordinary success, including a record win percentage of 74% in Serie A (26 wins out of 35 matches) and an astonishing 112 goals scored under his leadership, a record since the inception of a single-division Serie A in 1929-1930. This remarkable performance has not gone unnoticed, with Inter reportedly set to extend his contract and significantly increase his salary from 2.1 million euros to 3 million euros until June 30, 2028. This reflects a strong belief in his coaching capabilities, a belief that Moratti himself now wholeheartedly shares, seeing Chivu as a problem-solver and a courageous leader who has delivered on his promises.

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Chivu is also courageous. He put on a show months ago, convinced of the qualities of his team. Moreover, he gave guarantees, he made promises: promises that he kept. Completely.