Milan Internally Divided About Upcoming Coaching Hire

Originally posted on The Cult of Calcio
By Enrico Passarella | Last updated 5/6/24

If Milan have looked all over the place during their coaching search, it’s also because their main executives have different ideas. There’s the risk the different agendas might impact the transfer market too, as Sportitalia’s Michele Criscitiello relays.

CEO Giorgio Furlani and technical director Geoffrey Moncada appear to be on the same page, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who’s a senior advisor and reports directly to owner Gerry Cardinale, isn’t. They are looking for a name that would make everybody happy. Julen Lopetegui did, but then the fans revolted.

The Swedish icon would like to appoint Antonio Conte or Mark van Bommel. The former was nixed by their apical official for economic reasons. He didn’t sign off on the Dutchman either. He would have gladly confirmed Stefano Pioli, but the displays against Roma in the Europa League and the Derby made it impossible.

Furlani proceeded to seal the deal with Lopetegui but couldn’t go through. He has come up with Sergio Conceiçao, who was proposed by super agent Jorge Mendes, but Ibrahimovic isn’t too enthused by the Portuguese boss.

EXCL: Julen Lopetegui has agreed terms with West Ham to become new head coach replacing David Moyes from next season.

Lopetegui has accepted #WHUFC proposal, ready to proceed to formal stages.

Details being finalised then contracts will be signed but agreement in place. pic.twitter.com/guHfAj7PMv

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 6, 2024

In addition, the former marksman is still acting like a footballer, which is causing issues for the coach. He often offers advice to the players that aren’t aligned with the instructions.

Our Take on Milan

Bringing in a big personality like Zlatan was always going to create some drama, but they haven’t had a big screw-up yet. Still, a top-notch and seasoned director of football would help any side, especially the top ones.

This article first appeared on The Cult of Calcio and was syndicated with permission.

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