Igli Tare has already been working on the future of AC Milan for days now, having received the green light from the club.
Since he received the definitive approval from CEO Giorgio Furlani over a three-year contract, the incoming sporting director has begun work on the future. It is no surprise, given h will be fundamental element in the rebirth of Milan.
The official confirmation of his appointment will arrive in the next few hours, and between tomorrow and Tuesday he will be operational in Milan, in his new office. The former Lazio man has 15 years of experience, but his mission will not be easy.
A top coach for Tare’s new era
La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) report that Milan want a winning coach, Italian or one who knows Serie A very well. One with a top CV that can be an answer to the dissatisfaction of the Rossoneri fan base.
Not a gamble, not an unknown. This is not the time for risks like last summer when the choice was made to go for Paulo Fonseca: the reconstruction must be based on solid foundations because more mistakes are not allowed.
In recent days, the two profiles under the magnifying glass have been Vincenzo Italiano and Massimiliano Allegri. Two coaches with different experience, career successes and ways of understanding football.
However, in the minds of the Rossoneri management, both have what it takes to write a different story than seen in the 2024-25 season. Furlani, Tare and Geoffrey Moncada’s phones are hot because they are evaluating the moves to make and the situation is fluid.
They are evaluating names day after day, waiting to make the final decision soon, because the watchword is not to make errors in judgement, but at the same wasting time is forbidden given the work to do.
Italiano’s comments seem to suggest he is moving towards a renewal with Bologna. While waiting to see if the Karlsruhe coach will really sign the extension in the upcoming meeting with the Rossoblu executives, Allegri is enjoying the weekend in Monte Carlo where the Formula 1 GP is taking place.
Napoli have already sounded him out and – if Antonio Conte leaves the Azzurri bench to return to Juventus – they will knock on Max’s door. The Rossoneri are still in the mix though, a club where Allegri won one of his six Scudetti. Tare respects Max and is also working on this option.
Alternatives
What will happen if neither of them are available? Milan is evaluating other solutions deemed high-profile. Not that of Roberto De Zerbi, given that Olympique Marseille has announced that he will stay after second place and qualification for the Champions League.
Gian Gasperini is negotiating a renewal with Atalanta. Tare likes him, but he risks being untouchable. Roberto Mancini and Thiago Motta remain, returning from unhappy adventures with Saudi Arabia and Juventus.
Next week will probably be the week of choice and perhaps the announcement. The Devils want to start again. They must do it and quickly.
