RedBird Capital announced the appointment of Zlatan Ibrahimovic as an operating partner across its sports, media, and entertainment portfolio. He will also serve as a senior advisor to the Milan ownership and management.
The brass is taking stock of the season. Another collapse against Newcastle United could lead to a drastic decision about Stefano Pioli, Calciomercato informs.
The Rossoneri need a lot of help to advance. They have to defeat the Magpies and hope Borussia Dortmund, which have already qualified, best PSG. Prevailing at St. James’s Park would allow them to finish third and play in the Europa League.
If Milan didn’t show up, the Milan hierarchy could be ready to sack Pioli. According to previous reports, they’d hire a caretaker manager, or promote Ignazio Abate, to finish the season rather than going after a high-profile gaffer right away.
The Rossoneri are more distant from Juventus and Inter following the results of the last Serie A round. Moreover, their stumble against Atalanta loosened their grip on the third place. They have a four-point lead over the suitors, but a bunch of sides are breathing down their necks.
Our Take on Pioli and Milan
They require a miracle to advance, and the permanence of the gaffer won’t depend on that. On the other hand, the management could indeed pull the trigger if their results begin jeopardizing a top-four finish, which is vital from all viewpoints. It’ll be interesting to see how Ibra will affect their internal dynamics, if at all.
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