The victory against Newcastle United confirmed that Stefano Pioli would keep his current job as AC Milan’s head coach, at least for now. However, rumours about his eventual successor have not died down.
The game at St James’ Park was make or break for Pioli for those around Casa Milan. Nevertheless, Milan were successful in their quest, and while they did not progress into the final 16 of the Champions League, the 58-year-old kept his side of the bargain, so he is safe for now.
With that in mind, though, the situation has not vanished. The picture is still blurred. There is much to be done before Pioli is deemed fully safe. As such, the rumours of his eventual successor, whenever they may arrive, have not died down.
In the latest chapter of the succession story, Sportitalia (via Radio Rossonera) has revealed that Antonio Conte would ‘100% go to Milan if the club convinced him with the project.’ However, it seems that he would only join the club in June rather than taking the reigns mid-season.
Furthermore, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic believed to have the Italian coach on his list of preferred candidates to take the reigns from Pioli, it only adds fuel to the rumours.
