Speculation about the ownership of AC Milan has grown in recent weeks, and if these rumours came to fruition, the decisions regarding Stefano Pioli’s successor could be altered.
Recently, there has been a growing amount of rumours about the level of investment into Milan. Since December, it has been reported that Gerry Cardinale has been seeking investment from the Middle East and the United States of America with the plan to pay off the vendor loan owed to Elliott Management.
However, there has been speculation about the potential acquisition of a majority stake in the club by the Saudia Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) in the last few weeks. Although it is understood this is not something Cardinale is considering, the Fund are interested.
La Repubblica (via PianetaMilan) have reported that managerial options could change drastically if a takeover were to occur. It is believed that there is interest in taking over the club from America and the Middle East, and this could change plans regarding the Rossoneri’s next manager.
If the club is taken over, Antonio Conte would be the likely successor, Repubblica suggests. However, there are suggestions that Jurgen Klopp could also be a target should any investment occur. Alongside these two names, Thiago Motta, Raffaele Palladino and Roberto De Zerbi are all listed as names of interest.
