Cristian Chivu Wants to Build a Lasting Project at Inter

What changed

Inter coach Cristian Chivu says he wants to build something lasting at the club, while warning that money or a set of ideas cannot guarantee Champions League victory.

He also said he did not celebrate after the Treble and praised Pio Esposito for showing courage.

Why it matters

Chivu is defining success as a long project rather than a single European trophy. That matters because it sets a more patient standard: ambition remains high, but winning the Champions League is not something he believes can be purchased or engineered on demand.

His comments about Esposito point to the kind of quality he values. Courage, in Chivu’s telling, is part of building a team that lasts. The real test will be whether that philosophy shapes Inter’s decisions and results over time.