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Everyone but Ibrahimovic will pay for Milan missing out on the top four, as owner Cardinale fired coach Allegri, Tare, Moncada and Furlani.

Milan Part Ways with Allegri and Their Whole Management

May 26, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Everyone but Zlatan Ibrahimovic will pay the price for Milan missing out on a top-four finish, as owner Gerry Cardinale fired coach Massimiliano Allegri, CEO Igli Tare and director Geoffrey Moncada and Igli Tare in one fell swoop, citing that the final results made the season an unequivocal failure.

The recent results by Milan are raising further questions about the future of Massimiliano Allegri and Italy could offer him an escape route.

Report – Milan Set to Sever Ties with Veteran Coach at the End of 2025/26 Season

May 17, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Milan and Massimiliano Allegri are reportedly set to part ways at the end of the season, even if the Rossoneri secure a coveted Champions League return. To begin with, Massimiliano Allegri wasn’t Ibrahimovic’s first choice last summer.

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is ready to intervene and end a power struggle that has reared its ugly head as the Rossoneri have been dipping.

Milan Owner Apparently Ready to Go Scorched Earth

May 15, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is ready to intervene and end a power struggle that has reared its ugly head as the Rossoneri have been dipping lately. However, it’s not yet clear whom he’ll side with at the end. The results will matter, especially as it pertains Massimiliano Allegri’s position.

Milan have squandered all their lead over their rivals, but still control their own destiny. Some changes will be inevitable.

Allegri and Leao at Risk Amid Prolonged Milan Slump

May 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Milan have squandered all their lead over their rivals, but still control their own destiny. Their decision-makers have had more than a few meetings to strategize for the future, but the recent decline has put everything in question. Owner Gerry Cardinale paid the team a visit after the Atalanta clash.

Milan reduced the gap to Inter to six points and have a sizeable lead over the fifth position, which allows them to think ahead.

Milan Decision-Makers Looking to Get on the Same Page

March 23, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After fumbling away the opportunity last week, Milan reduced the gap to Inter in the most recent round and now trail the league leaders by six points. More crucially to the team’s strategy, they have a comfortable lead over fifth place, which allows them to start planning the future with more ease.

Milan haven’t been able to keep up with Inter in the Scudetto race but have had a much better season, but Allegri isn't sure to stay put.

Allegri Mulling Over Whether to Continue at Milan

February 26, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Milan haven’t been able to keep up with Inter in the Scudetto race but have had a much better season under the steady guidance of Massimiliano Allegri and are well on their way to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, but the coach isn’t so certain to stay put.

Fabio Paratici is bound to become the new Milan sporting director, provided the parties clear the final hurdles without any surprise.

Milan Reportedly Reach Verbal Agreement with Paratici

April 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Fabio Paratici is bound to become the new Milan sporting director, provided the parties clear the final hurdles without any surprise. They shook hands during the recent meeting, but the announcement won’t arrive soon.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic explained why he hasn’t been seen in a few weeks and dished on their search for a new director before the clash with Napoli

Ibrahimovic Quashes Murmurs After Conspicuous Absence

March 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Zlatan Ibrahimovic explained why he hasn’t been seen in a few weeks and dished on their search for a new director before the clash with Napoli: "I’ve been sick and dealt with a virus for a while, and even lost three kilos."

Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to the Milan training center on Saturday, three weeks after his last appearance, while the management is about to be bolstered.

Ibrahimovic Shows Face but Milan Role Could Shrink

March 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese

Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to the Milan training center on Saturday, three weeks after his last appearance. His lengthy absence had fueled rumors about a diminished role in light of the future front office shake-up.

Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave a vote of confidence to Sergio Conceiçao following the Champions League elimination while receiving a satiric award.

Ibrahimovic Renews Milan Trust in Conceiçao After Dud

February 20, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave a vote of confidence to Sergio Conceiçao following the Champions League elimination while receiving a satiric award: “He’s doing well. Things have changed since his arrival, but we're not at our best yet."

Milan haven’t finalized any renewal for now, even though a couple of negotiations, for instance, the one with Mike Maignan, have already been completed.

Milan Haven’t Changed Their Mind About Maignan Deal

February 18, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan haven’t finalized any renewal for now, even though a couple of negotiations, for instance, the one with Mike Maignan, have already been completed. The Rossoneri aren’t giving much weight to his recent errors. It’s only a matter of time and technicalities.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Heaps Praise on Milan Newcomers After Verona Win

February 16, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan coach Sergio Conceicao was mourning as Zlatan Ibrahimovic addressed the media after a hard-earned 1-0 home win against Hellas Verona. During his brief chat with Sky Sport Italia via TWM, Ibrahimovic hailed the impact of winter signings.

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