Julen Lopetegui Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Bayern Eye De Zerbi, Lopetegui Set Sights on Man United

May 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Brighton, Bundesliga, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan would need to act quickly if they wanted to hire Roberto De Zerbi, as Bayern Munich have switched their focus to the Italian coach after Ralf Rangnick declined their offer with a late U-turn. He was the third manager to do so.

Milan are regrouping following the fan protest against Julen Lopetegui, and Roberto De Zerbi is being considered, but it'd be costly.

Milan Wouldn’t Face a Lot of Competition for De Zerbi

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Brighton, Bundesliga, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Milan are regrouping following the fan protest against Julen Lopetegui, and Roberto De Zerbi is being considered, although he’d be by far the most expensive option. Considering the international landscape, there’s a clear pathway to hire him, but they’d have to overcome Brighton’s resistance.

Milan seem willing to listen to their supporters and are having second thoughts about hiring Julen Lopetegui despite advanced talks.

Milan Press Pause on Lopetegui Due to Fan Dissent

April 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Milan seem willing to listen to their supporters and are having second thoughts about hiring Julen Lopetegui. The Spanish gaffer is the only one their brass has had concrete talks so far. He’s held in high regard by their hierarchy for his international experience.

Julen Lopetegui has earned universal approval inside the Milan brass. The hiring only needs the stamp of approval by owner Gerry Cardinale.

Milan Faithful Loudly Opposing the Hiring of Lopetegui

April 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Julen Lopetegui has earned universal approval inside the Milan brass. The hiring only needs the stamp of approval by owner Gerry Cardinale. On the other hand, the Rossoneri are revolting only against it, and the patron isn’t deaf to the protest.

Milan are facing some competition for Julen Lopetegui, as West Ham are interested in the Spanish coach as well. The London outfit intends to fire Moyes.

Milan Strike Verbal Agreement with Stefano Pioli’s Replacement

April 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A Leave a comment

Stefano Pioli's relatively successful managerial career at Milan is about to expire after a second straight season without a trophy. As per Calciomercato, Julen Lopetegui is the front-runner to assume the reins this summer.

Milan have decided to part ways with Stefano Pioli, and Julen Lopetegui and Paulo Fonseca are currently the top candidates to replace him.

Milan Coaching Search a Two-Man Race at the Moment

April 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, West Ham Leave a comment

Milan have decided to part ways with Stefano Pioli, and Julen Lopetegui and Paulo Fonseca are currently the top candidates to replace him. However, it’s still early in the process. It wouldn’t be surprising if new options emerged later on.

West Ham Targeting Lopetegui, Milan to Consider Xavi

April 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, West Ham Leave a comment

Milan are facing some competition for Julen Lopetegui, as West Ham are interested in the Spanish coach as well. The London outfit intends to move on from David Moyes and offered a lucrative three-year contract. The gaffer plans to take his time.

The Milan brass has been keeping in touch with Julen Lopetegui to replace Stefano Pioli should they opt for a coaching change.

Lopetegui Leading Candidate for Possible Milan Opening

April 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

The future of Stefano Pioli on the Milan bench might be decided in the next five days between the return leg against Roma in the Europa League and the Derby, and the brass has been keeping in touch with Julen Lopetegui to replace him.

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has promised changes at every level of the club. Stefano Pioli is highly at risk, but the overhaul could go well beyond that.

Milan Owner Cooking Up Improvements Across the Board

March 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has promised changes at every level of the club. Stefano Pioli is highly at risk, but the overhaul could go well beyond the coach. The American businessman is open to bringing in a minority shareholder.

Milan Ponder New Name to Succeed Pioli on the Bench

February 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani and coach Stefano Pioli have downplayed the chatter about the future in recent remarks, but the club is indeed looking around ahead of the summer, and Julen Lopetegui has emerged as a new option to take over.

Napoli are in a pickle as Antonio Conte refused their offer to substitute for Rudi Garcia. They are leaning toward confirming Rudi Garcia.

Napoli Seek Ways to Get Out of Their Coaching Fiasco

October 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli are in a pickle as Antonio Conte refused their offer to substitute for Rudi Garcia. They are leaning toward confirming Rudi Garcia. The ex-Juventus legend was the only truly compelling option, even though agents and intermediaries proposed a few more names.

Julen Lopetegui and Olivier Glasner are in the running alongside Gattuso over a Lyon move. The Italian is a free agent since leaving Valencia last season.

Lyon Shortlist Free Agent Gattuso to Succeed Blanc

September 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais have begun their Ligue 1 season on a disappointing note, now lying at the bottom of the table as one of the league’s four winless teams after four games. This has put coach Laurent Blanc’s managerial future in the dark in the West of France.

Tag: Julen Lopetegui