Vincenzo Italiano was one of the leading candidates for the AC Milan job. However, the little asterisk next to his name has come into play.
With Sergio Conceicao and Milan heading towards a divorce, there is a need for someone new to wed themselves to the club. Several names have, as expected, been linked, each with a varying level of optimism.
However, the first blow has landed today, with the Rossoneri’s shortlist being officially taken down by one.
Italiano’s name was a bold addition to the shortlist, especially with him winning the Coppa Italia. Nevertheless, he rose to the favourite for the Diavolo, and there were to be talks after Igli Tare’s appointment, which should be announced today.
This will not be the case, though. As Daniele Longo reports on X that the Rossoblu are ‘one step away’ from a contract extension until 2027 with their coach, taking his yearly salary to €3.4 million. This is not new news, of course, after all talks took place last week.
However, there were hopes that the coach would stall for the Milan job and wait to hear from the club. Instead, he will continue to build in Bologna, and can you really blame him? After all, a lot will change at Milanello this summer.
So now, it is back to the drawing board.
