The season has just ended that a new soap opera is already behind the scenes of European football. A historic club is looking for a new coach, and among the profiles studied is a name that little would have imagined a few months ago: Patrick Vieira. Former world champion with France, the ex-midfielder is today mentioned as a serious spare solution in the event of failure with the favorite of the moment.
This club is Inter Milan. The European vice-champion placed Cesc Fàbregas at the top of his short-list to replace Simone Inzaghi, whose departure seems to be. This Wednesday, according to the Gazzetta dello Sporta decisive meeting takes place in London between the Club Nerazzurro and Como, current employer of Fàbregas. In the event of refusal of the Catalan technician, the interior leaders have already identified two alternatives: Cristian Chivu… and Patrick Vieira.
Fabregas in mind, but will be old B plan
The idea of seeing Vieira on the inter -headed bench is not so far -fetched. The man knows the house for having played there between 2006 and 2010, gleaning four titles of champion of Italy. His retraining on the benches started in the rigor of the Manchester City academy before continuing in Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg and very recently in Genoa, where his performances impressed in Serie A despite limited means.
A surprise return for Vieira to Inter?
If he is chosen, Vieira would become the first French technician to direct the Inter and the first to lead an Italian cador since Rudi Garcia to Roma. A strong symbol for those who, without making noise, has built real credibility in Europe. His seduced profile: he speaks Italian, knows Serie A, has charisma and a modern play philosophy.
The Inter hopes a quick response from Fàbregas. But if the Spaniard declines, the Vieira track could become a reality. It would be a great revenge for the former captain of the Blues, often tried too early in his beginnings as a coach, but now mature to take control of a giant.
