(Reuters) -Inter Milan appointed Romanian Cristian Chivu as coach on Monday on a two-year deal in place of Simone Inzaghi who left the role following the Italian side's 5-0 Champions League final loss to Paris St Germain.

Inter President Beppe Marotta notes that Cristian Chivu’s history with their colours is ‘something modern clubs ought to cultivate’ and that their objectives have not changed with this new coach. The Nerazzurri had hoped to continue next season with Simone Inzaghi,

Cristian Chivu is ‘honoured’ to be named the new Inter coach, insisting he will bring ‘ambition and passion’ to the club once again, starting from the Club World Cup.The Romanian returns to