Fabio Paratici will be the new sporting director of Milan.
If yesterday’s meeting in London with the Rossoneri CEO had already laid the groundwork for the final agreement, today’s summit, also held in the English capital, has sealed the deal. However, the exact details are not yet entirely clear, partly because some unresolved issues from the negotiation phase remain—particularly regarding the structure of the entire technical area and the inclusion of figures who have previously worked with the executive from Piacenza.
Consequently, there is also the question of the role that the current technical director, Geoffrey Moncada (under contract until 2026), would assume, as he was expected to return to his position as head of scouting at the end of the current season. According to Calciomercato.com, longtime collaborator Lorenzo Giani has very strong chances of becoming part of the new organizational structure.
Another key topic in the ongoing discussions between Furlani and Paratici concerns the former Sampdoria and Juventus sporting director’s legal position regarding the consequences of the Prisma investigation, which has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Tuesday, April 15. While the sporting trial ended with a ban that will expire on July 20, from a criminal standpoint, there is still the possibility that, if found guilty of falsifying Juventus’ financial statements through artificial capital gains and false invoices, Paratici could face a trial and a potential conviction. In that case, Milan cannot afford to be caught unprepared, which is why the respective legal teams are also involved in defining every aspect of the agreement. It is likely that exit clauses will be included to address any eventuality.
Paratici has therefore rejected the alternative offer from his last club before he began serving his suspension—Tottenham. The Italian executive, who arrived in England in the summer of 2021, resigned two years later. However, in recent weeks, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy had made another attempt, offering Paratici a new contract to continue his career as an executive in the Premier League. But the opportunity to return to Italy and Serie A, along with the lure of Milan—set for a major revolution in light of this season’s disastrous results—ultimately prevailed. While the final details are being ironed out, and the man who can already be considered Milan’s new sporting director awaits official confirmation, speculation continues regarding the club’s next head coach after Conceição. Paratici and Furlani agree on the need to appoint an Italian coach, with Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri emerging as the main candidates.
Source: Calciomercato.com
