Cristian Chivu will largely keep the tactical system of Simone Inzaghi intact at Inter Milan when he becomes the new coach. This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. They also report that the athletic preparations will change with the departure of Fabio Ripert.

Inter Milan will appoint their former player and youth coach Cristian Chivu as manager to replace the recently departed Simone Inzaghi once details are worked out with his current club Parma, Inter president Giuseppe Marotta said on Friday.

Cristian Chivu has signed the two-year contract to become the new coach of Inter, but there will probably not be a formal announcement until next week.The Romanian was spotted entering the club