AC Milan sacked Massimiliano Allegri after missing out on Champions League football.
AC Milan has entered a new era after a catastrophic end to their Serie A campaign. A painful final-day defeat against Cagliari condemned the Rossoneri to a fifth-place finish, costing them a coveted Champions League spot. In the wake of the disaster, ownership group RedBird Capital swung the axe, dismissing manager Massimiliano Allegri alongside key board members Giorgio Furlani, Igli Tare, and Geoffrey Moncada.
To revive their fortunes, Milan chiefs have turned their attention to Bournemouth’s highly-rated tactician, Andoni Iraola. The 43-year-old Spaniard is a man in demand after a historic three-year spell on England’s south coast, where his trademark high-pressing philosophy guided the Cherries into European competition for the very first time.
RedBird believes Iraola’s modern, high-intensity style could breathe new life into the squad and unlock the full potential of talismanic forward Rafael Leão. However, securing his services will not be straightforward. While European heavyweights Unai Emery and Xavi remain on Milan’s radar, Iraola’s stellar work in the Premier League has also attracted concrete interest from Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen.
San Siro officials face a fierce battle to land their primary target as they look to rebuild from the ashes of a disappointing season.