Italian coach Simone Inzaghi chose to embark on a new experience with Al-Hilal in the Saudi league, despite receiving tempting offers from prestigious European clubs, relying on a special motivation that connects him to the place.

One of the main factors attracting Inzaghi to Saudi Arabia is the presence of three of his former players in the league, with whom he shares memories and notable victories during his coaching career in Europe.

Dutch defender Wesley Hoedt, currently a player for Al-Shabab, previously played under Inzaghi at Lazio, where he participated in 56 matches and scored three goals.

Sergej Milinković-Savić, a star of Al-Hilal, is one of the most prominent names that Inzaghi coached at Lazio, as he played 215 matches with him, scoring 44 goals and providing 38 assists.

Marcelo Brozović, a midfielder for Al-Nassr, played under Inzaghi at Inter Milan, participating in 88 matches, scoring 6 goals and providing 10 assists, remaining an important figure in the memory of the Italian coach.

Saudi Arabia began its project to develop the Roshen league in the summer of 2023 with the signing of Ronaldo, opening the door to a second phase of attracting stars, and now entering the third phase by attracting top coaches.

The signing of Inzaghi confirms that the Saudi project is moving rapidly towards its goals, transforming the Roshen league into one of the strongest leagues globally, and continuing to attract major coaching and administrative talents.