Monday will be the day Milan officially announces the appointment of Igli Tare as the new sporting director, writes Calciomercato.com.
As for the second decision—perhaps even more important—regarding the name of the new head coach, patience is required, because the Rossoneri club does not currently have any advanced negotiations. Their number one target, Vincenzo Italiano, has clearly expressed his desire to renew his contract with Bologna in order to try and build a winning cycle there: the coach, born in Karlsruhe, is not being swayed by Milan’s advances.
De Zerbi out of the race:
This situation is forcing careful reflection within the Rossoneri camp about the alternatives available on the market, at a time when several top clubs are also preparing to choose their next coach. In Milan’s case, the candidacy of Massimiliano Allegri remains very much in contention, while Napoli currently has the edge for the Livorno-born coach, Igli Tare has launched the mission and doesn’t feel out of the race. One name that risks definitively dropping off Milan’s radar is Roberto De Zerbi, as Marseille has announced its intention to continue with the Brescia-born coach who led them back to the Champions League. The final word, however, will come from De Zerbi himself, who told Telefoot that he needs to speak with the club to plan the future before giving definitive confirmation of his continued tenure.
Who are the alternatives for Milan coaching job?
The risk of having to settle for lower-ranked options on their coaching wishlist is very real for Milan, who are also depending on the domino effect of other clubs’ bench decisions in the hope of finding the best solution for the post-Conceição era. In recent days, Thiago Motta and Maurizio Sarri—both currently free and looking for new challenges—have been linked with the Rossoneri. In the last few hours, another name has emerged: Roberto Mancini, a candidate with characteristics that match what the club is seeking. The former Italy national team coach reiterated recently that he is waiting for a call to return to the scene, preferably in Italy. After rumors linking him to Roma and Juventus, Milafn now also enters the picture.
Following the double failure of Fonseca and Conceição, the club is in search of a coach with international experience and a high-level track record to lead the next season—one that will be crucial for a relaunch after the flop of the just-ended campaign.
