La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is highly disappointed by this season’s results and holds the sporting area, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, accountable.
Milan owner Cardinale is disappointed by the team’s results this season and is expected to reshuffle the sporting area for 2025-26, starting with hiring a new sporting director.
According to the latest report from Gazzetta dello Sport, Cardinale is willing to hire a new director to start a new project at the Stadio Meazza. The new figure that CEO Giorgio Furlani will choose will be tasked with reorganising the club and building a competitive team for next season.
The new director will also determine Ibrahimovic’s role and duties for next season, as the ex-striker shares responsibility with Geoffrey Moncada and Furlani.
Ibra has been serving as RedBird’s Advisor since December 2023, but Milan’s disappointing results in the current campaign mean he is not untouchable, and the new sporting director will determine his future.
Ibrahimovic’s duties were explained in an official statement published by RedBird in December 2023.
“As an Operating Partner at RedBird, Ibra will collaborate with RedBird’s global investment team in supporting the firm’s existing investment portfolio across sports, media and entertainment,” the statement reads,” RedBird said.
“He will help source and evaluate new investment opportunities for the firm, and will advise RedBird portfolio companies on commercial projects, digital content strategies and strategic brand building initiatives to extend their presence on a global basis.
“At AC Milan, Ibra will serve as a Senior Advisor to Ownership, which is led by RedBird and includes the New York Yankees, one of RedBird’s longest standing partners in sports,” RedBird continued.
“Working in close coordination with both AC Milan Ownership and Senior Management, Ibra will play an active role across the Club’s sporting and business operations and will help reinforce the Club’s winning culture. His mandate will include player development and high-performance training, advancing AC Milan’s global brand and commercial interests, and supporting special projects of strategic importance, including the Club’s new stadium.”
