It seemed like a second-best choice, but instead the new coach was able to revive a disheartened team: with practicality, common sense and without upheavals. Proving that Marotta saw things right with him
It is not always true that the long journey begins with the first step, as the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu theorized in the 6th century BC. Indeed, it may happen that the best adventure in life is triggered by a U-turn, which is a swerve of the mind. Cristian Chivu is the practical example of this. On a day in early June he got into his car as coach of Parma and got out as coach of Inter. Everything changed at the Melegnano toll booth in Southern Milan. They were waiting for him at the Tardini to sign the contract renewal when Chivu saw the name of Giuseppe Marotta on the display of the on-board computer who was calling him. “Here I am president” he replied on the second ring. “Cristian, come to the headquarters. We have chosen you: Inter is yours.”