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- Inter Milan secured both the Serie A title and Coppa Italia during the 2025-26 season
- Cristian Chivu completed his first full campaign as head coach of the Italian club
- The Nerazzurri lifted the league trophy following a 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona
- The Romanian manager stressed the importance of maintaining mental balance throughout the ups and downs
- Chivu revealed he feels greater joy for the supporters and players than for his own achievements
Inter Milan have finished the season with a domestic double after capturing the Serie A championship and the Coppa Italia. Cristian Chivu, who took charge of the team for his first full year, says he feels more happiness for his squad and fans than for himself.
The club wrapped up the Scudetto on May 3 with a 2-0 victory over Parma. They added the cup trophy last Wednesday by beating Lazio by the same scoreline. The team finally lifted the league silverware on Sunday after a 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona in their final home fixture.
Speaking to DAZN following the presentation, Chivu explained that the main celebration occurred after the Coppa Italia final. He noted that while the initial euphoria had passed, the parade gave them a chance to display both trophies to the public.
The coach admitted the campaign began with psychological challenges. The squad was recovering from their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the previous season’s Champions League final. However, they recovered strongly from early setbacks.
Chivu highlighted the need for emotional balance during a long season. He pointed to a run where they won 14 matches out of 15, saying the team avoided getting carried away during that successful period. He believes managing the lows is just as important as handling the highs.
The former defender has spent 19 years at the club in various roles. He described the achievement as beautiful but insisted the glory belongs to the players and the loyal supporters.