Milan have marched at a fast pace in 2024, which could help Stefano Pioli stay put for at least another campaign. He has some backers inside the club, as president Paolo Scaroni told Sky before the last game.
“I’ve always said that he will stay. I like successful coaches, so I like him. He’s a fantastic person. We’re attached to him, and he to us.”
The Rossoneri have won 13 out of their last 18 matches, taking sole possession of second place thanks to Juventus’ slide. They advanced to the Europa League’s Round of Eight without breaking a sweat.
According to Calciomercato, Pioli has an excellent relationship with the Milan officials, especially Geoffrey Moncada and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The brass hasn’t decided yet and inquired about other managers. However, it’s no longer certain they’ll go in a different direction, which instead was the case during the winter.
Antonio Conte and Thiago Motta remain the likeliest candidates should the hierarchy pull the plug. The choice will be made personally by president Gerry Cardinale after consulting with the management.
Our Take on Milan and Pioli
Their recent run has put the higher-ups in a bind since he was more likely to leave than to stay a couple of months ago. They are a very enticing job, so they wouldn’t have trouble luring whomever they like. There are some very juicy options to start a new cycle out there.
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