Stefano Pioli could be in line for a contract renewal with AC Milan in the near future as someone in the hierarchy is pushing for him to remain as coach.
As explained by Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari (via Radio Rossonera), there could be many more years of Pioli in charge of the Rossoneri if form continues to improve and the decision-makers at the club can’t settle on an alternative.
Pioli is out of contract at the end of next season and there was an assumption that, with the season seeming to fizzle out in a very disappointing manner, Pioli would be dismissed and a new coach would be found.
It seems that if CEO Giorgio Furlani gets his way, Pioli will have a new contract and continue fighting for the Serie A title next season and possibly beyond.
No concrete decision have been made yet on Pioli’s future and were AS Roma to knock Milan out of the Europa League in the quarter-finals, the mood would quickly shift against the coach given it is the last chance for a trophy.
Pioli needs a very strong showing in the Europa League and to ensure that the gap between Inter and Milan come the end of the season is less than the current 14 points.
