Fabio Paratici is now very close to becoming AC Milan’s new sporting director, and he dreams of bringing Pep Guardiola in as the new head coach.
According to Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews), there was a crucial meeting in London between the Giorgio Furlani and Paratici yesterday. The CEO spoke with the former sporting director of Juventus and Tottenham, to plan the next season and redesign the management structure.
Paratici has not signed any contract yet: other meetings are scheduled and in general the Rossoneri club has taken time to think about the opportunity to hire him. However, the Italian is in pole position even if a full agreement has not been closed.
Milan cannot procrastinate too much because they are not the only club that wants him. The former Sampdoria chief has the opportunity to continue working for Tottenham, for whom he is now a consultant, and can also count on a couple of other offers from abroad.
During yesterday’s summit in London, the head coaching position was discussed. Sergio Conceiçao will almost certainly say goodbye even if he were to win the Coppa Italia therefore a replacement will be needed.
In Paratici’s mind there are a couple of ideas. One is Roberto De Zerbi, who came through the Rossoneri’s youth system and now has experience as a coach. Then, there is a second surprising name: Pep Guardiola, who for now is only a suggestion and a ‘dream’, but in the future who knows.
Manchester City are expected to hear the verdict on the 115 charges against them, and a substantial punishment could lead to big changes there, even if Guardiola is under contract with the Premier League club until 2027.
Finally, the choice of a ‘guarantee’ cannot be ruled out, i.e. a coach accustomed to winning immediately at a big club. The names are two: Antonio Conte, currently at Napoli, and Massimiliano Allegri.
