Massimiliano Allegri has been the talk of the town since Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup. However, as highlighted by a report, AC Milan have a clear plan to keep him.
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As today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport (see photo at the bottom), Allegri has helped take Milan from an eighth-place finish to properly competing for a spot in the top four. So, are the Rossoneri really willing to tear that apart and start anew? The clear answer is no.
Allegri is deemed to be the foundation for next season, and while there have been some disagreements, Milan don’t see this as a negative thing. Instead, they like a manager who challenges the management, because otherwise you won’t make any true progress.
Three high-quality signings
To make Allegri happy, Milan will do everything in their power to satisfy his wishes. It’s much easier now compared to last summer, as the Rossoneri likely will have Champions League money to rely on for the transfer budget.
Beyond the money, the competition also means that Milan need to strengthen their squad from a numerical point of view. Allegri needs to add more Rabiots to the mix, players with experience and personality, who are in the middle of their careers. Not young or promising players.
The squad must also be more cohesive than the current one, where the gap between the front of the pecking order (Pavlovic, the usual Rabiot, Pulisic, Leao) and the back (Odogu, Jashari, Estupinan, Nkunku) is too clear.
It’s not just a matter of identifying the right players, it’s a matter of doing it together. This is exactly what Milan are willing to do with Allegri this summer.
Milan are not worried
In addition to the mercato, Milan also recognise that Allegri is an extraordinary manager, almost to the point of being a director. The chain of command is already rather complex at the club, but Allegri’s voice deserves to be heard, as the pink newspaper continues.
In fact, Milan are already thinking about how they can involve the manager more in the overall project, which would involve more decision-making than just which players to sign. With all of this in mind, the Rossoneri aren’t worried about the recent outside noise.
Whether for the national team or another club, they believe that Allegri is fully committed to the project and that he won’t be tempted. It should also be noted that they have contractual protections in place, which shouldn’t be underestimated. ‘
The current deal runs until 2027 and in the event of Champions League qualification, it will automatically be extended by a year (until 2028). Then, Milan also have a one-year renewal that they could trigger, taking the deadline to 2029.
Of course, there has to be a willingness to continue together, but Milan are definitely not worried as things stand.
