Internazionale have sacked Rafael Benitez, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italian giants are one step away from appointing AC Milan’s former coach, Leonardo.
It is believed that Benitez received his verdict via e-mail through a note from Inter Milan’s lawyer. If the news about the sacking is true, it means that the ex-Valencia and Liverpool would have been in charge of Internazionale for only 6 months following his appointment back in June 2010.
Now Italian media Tuttosport have reported that Massimo Moratti eyes Leonardo as his number one target to replace Rafael Benitez who won the Supercoppa Italiana, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup with the Nerazzurri. According to this source, Internazionale should have Leonardo has their new manager by January.
This means that Russian club Zenith St. Petersburg could keep hold of their coach, Luciano Spalletti, who was also reportedly eyed by Massimo Moratti.
In the meantime, the media will be looking to sort things out concerning Inter Milan’s coaching issues as Goal.com Arabic claims that Walter Zenga, Al Naser’s current boss, will be heading to Milan soon.
One thing is almost sure, though: after the winter break, the man in charge of the Italian champions will certainly not be Rafael Benitez as the club will kick-start the year 2011 with a Serie A match at home to Napoli on January 6.
Now Italian media Tuttosport have reported that Massimo Moratti eyes Leonardo as his number one target to replace Rafael Benitez who won the Supercoppa Italiana, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup with the Nerazzurri. According to this source, Internazionale should have Leonardo has their new manager by January.
This means that Russian club Zenith St. Petersburg could keep hold of their coach, Luciano Spalletti, who was also reportedly eyed by Massimo Moratti.
In the meantime, the media will be looking to sort things out concerning Inter Milan’s coaching issues as Goal.com Arabic claims that Walter Zenga, Al Naser’s current boss, will be heading to Milan soon.
One thing is almost sure, though: after the winter break, the man in charge of the Italian champions will certainly not be Rafael Benitez as the club will kick-start the year 2011 with a Serie A match at home to Napoli on January 6.
