Stefano Pioli is almost certain to be relieved of his duties before the start of next season, a report claims, and there are two possible options to replace him.
Despite having a contract with Milan until June 2025, Corriere della Sera (via PianetaMilan) reports that it is ‘almost impossible’ that Pioli will remain as the head coach going into next season.
Too many things have stacked up against him this season such as the elimination from the Champions League and the Coppa Italia, the sheer number of injuries and the inability to keep pace with Inter and Juventus at the top of the table.
Some Milan fans on social media are calling for the arrival of Antonio Conte but – as we reported weeks ago on our Substack – he is not a coach that RedBird Capital consider to be aligned with their plans.
Instead, the ownership are thinking of a young coach, with a sustainable salary and with fewer demands when it comes to transfers and investments in the squad.
That criteria has led them to two profiles: Thiago Motta, who is expected to leave Bologna at the end of the season to make the jump to a top club, and Francesco Farioli who is second in Ligue 1 with OGC Nice.
Roberto De Zerbi is a coach that is obviously admired and he has an attachment to Milan, but his mission at the moment is to remain in the Premier League and even then he has a €13m release clause.
