It was surprising to learn that Roberto De Zerbi will not continue with Brighton. Now, he is free from his contract with the English club. La Gazzetta dello Sport explained that the former Sassuolo coach is watching 'with interest' the movements of AC Milan in the market coach.
The managers of the Rossoneri club had already been in contact with De Zerbi in recent months, but now the scenario has changed, and the 15 million clause to free him from Brighton no longer needs to be paid.
There are no other clubs behind his departure from the English club, as confirmed by De Zerbi himself in a speech to the media and fans after yesterday's match. Now, he is waiting for a call and, above all, the right project. Given that Milan is still looking for Stefano Pioli's replacement and his name was on their list, they must absolutely be considered for the future of the former Shakhtar coach.
De Zerbi has never hidden the fact that he wants to return to work in Italy, and possibly in Milan as well. It is the club where he grew up as a footballer, it holds a special place in his heart: "It's not a normal club; I grew up with the Rossoneri. I will be grateful to Milan for my whole life", the Italian coach has declared so on several occasions.
The casting for the AC Milan bench is still open. Paulo Fonseca is still the favourite, but the De Zerbi trail should definitely not be ignored because his profile matches the ideal candidate that the club directors are actually looking for.
