With Massimiliano Allegri waiting for confirmation of his dismissal and opening the door to taking over Napoli’s bench, an initial scenario is now emerging regarding the future of Milan’s technical leadership. The first rumour came from Cronache di Spogliatoio, but MilanNews.it has also learned that the name of Antonio Conte is circulating within the thinking behind what the new Milan will have to become. The coach from Salento announced yesterday his departure from Napoli during a joint press conference with president Aurelio De Laurentiis, and his chances regarding the national team job now appear to be declining following the renewed candidacy of Roberto Mancini.
Conte-Milan, a long-dreamed-of union
It is no secret that Antonio Conte has long been one of the wishes most openly expressed by the Milan fanbase. Supporters and specialised media were already calling for his appointment two years ago, before Zlatan Ibrahimović announced the hiring of Paulo Fonseca, with the results that we all now know. Conte would be the strong figure capable of reigniting the spark of enthusiasm, though he would certainly demand strong guarantees regarding his operational freedom in squad building. He is passionate, genuine, closely connected with the supporters, and unafraid to speak publicly both when things are going well and when they are not.
The appointment of Antonio Conte, if it happens, and it will also depend on who makes the decision (Ibrahimović? The new sporting director?), would represent a first concrete step by the ownership, because they would be bringing in a coach who has proven capable of evolving and of remaining competitive and successful even in difficult circumstances. Above all, he offers a style of football that is decidedly more modern than what Milan showed during the last league campaign. For now these are only rumours, but more should become clear soon.
