BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Walter Samuel, Assistant Coach of Argentina and Lionel Scaloni, Head Coach of Argentina sing the national anthem prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier match between Argentina and Bolivia at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on October 15, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Daniel Jayo/Getty Images)
Walter Samuel was offered the role of assistant manager to Cristian Chivu at Inter, confirmed Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, but turned them down.
The reports had suggested that Samuel was approached to join the staff of the new Nerazzurri boss, as they were teammates in the team that won the Treble under Jose Mourinho in the 2009-10 campaign.
This was confirmed by Scaloni during a press conference this afternoon, but at the same time also noted that Samuel had turned it down.
“Inter called, it was his former teammate, a friend, an important stage in his career, but he has a commitment to us,” said the Argentina manager.
“Walter appreciated it, but he has decided to stay with us. I thank him, it is a sign of affection and professionalism.”
Samuel an icon at Inter
Walter ‘The Wall’ Samuel is now 47 years old and has been assistant manager to Scaloni for Argentina since August 2018.
He had already been assistant manager at Inter, under Stefano Pioli and then caretaker Stefano Vecchi in the 2016-17 campaign.
Inter had turned to the Argentine after Chivu’s first choice assistant, Giovanni Martusciello, expressed doubts about the move.
