After such a negative season, among the worst in the entire history of Milan, the management deemed it appropriate, if not necessary, to insert a real sporting director into the working team, a figure that has been missing since the departure of Ricky Massara, which took place in the summer of 2023. A choice so decisive and central that it cannot be wrong or made without strong conviction. That is why, unlike the disappointed fans, the Rossoneri club’s board does not look at the length of the casting process or the risks of planning the next season late.
The blitz to Rome by Furlani to meet Tare, in the Rossoneri CEO’s intentions, was not supposed to be the decisive one. The goal was to get to know the former Lazio man personally, share ideas about the next coach and the current squad. The matter regarding the contract was not explored in depth—a sign that the Albanian executive has never been a priority for Furlani. After all, Milan could sign Tare right away, but if they haven’t, there must be a reason. Surely, Furlani is waiting for signals from another profile who is currently under contract with another club.
Furlani’s first choice for the role of sporting director at Milan is D’Amico. The executive from Pescara has always been at the top of the Rossoneri CEO’s preference list—ranked even above Fabio Paratici. The contract valid until 2027 with Atalanta effectively blocks the deal: between D’Amico and Furlani there has only been a preliminary conversation and not a concrete, direct contact out of respect for Atalanta. Milan’s strategy is to work around the edges, with patience and method.
A direct contact is planned with the Percassi family to understand their intentions and whether an opening could emerge. Atalanta’s intention is to keep D’Amico, to whom they have given greater responsibilities and areas of competence compared to last season—the signals for Milan, as of today, are not positive. Furlani is keeping several options open but remains convinced that the big goal is still D’Amico and not Tare.
