A report has suggested that Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants Matthias Jaissle to be the new manager of AC Milan and it could well happen.
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There have been plenty of switches in the managerial race recently and it would not be a surprise if more was to come in the next few days, if not longer. At this rate, it feels strange to not be discussing a change in some part of the plans.
Nevertheless, there may be a new favourite for the job.
Jaissle appreciated by Ibra and Cardinale
According to Daniele Longo, the German is willing to give up his €11 million salary to join the club and this may tip the scales in his favour. In fact, Calciomercato.com report that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is pushing for the manager’s arrival after being left ‘bewitched’ by him in early talks.
A meeting took place between the German and the Rossoneri in London this week, with Ibrahimovic and Gerry Cardinale present and he left all the duo impressed. He plays a ‘modern, attacking style of football’ which has excited them and the headhunters recruited to help recruit a new coach.
However, Cardinale still holds reservations. It would take €6m to release him from his contract with Al Ahli, which he is not massively keen on. However, there can be no denying that he admires the coach.
As Matteo Moretto reported, contacts are constant between the parties, so things could change quickly.