AC Milan are expected to decide their new manager in the coming days, per a report, and will thus part ways with Stefano Pioli at the end of the season. The profile they are after is clear, but some names are yet to be revealed.
Following the Europa League due to a very poor performance, Milan understood that Pioli has to leave the club in the summer. Therefore, work is now underway to find the right replacements and several names have been linked with the club.
According to Antonio Vitiello on his YouTube channel, the next 48-72 hours will be decisive as Milan should choose their new manager in that timeframe. Gerry Cardinale arrived in Milano today and will meet the management both today and tomorrow.
Julen Lopetegui is one of the candidates but as stated by the journalist, the feeling is that he won’t be the chosen one in the end. There are also some names that Milan are considering that haven’t been revealed in the media yet.
One thing is clear: it will not be an Antonio Conte-style manager, one that wants to decide almost everything. Instead, Milan want a manager who fits the philosophy of the club and can understand the greater picture.
The decision will also be made collegially, as all of the directors – Furlani, Moncada, D’Ottavio, Ibrahimovic – will have to agree on the choice along with Cardinale.