Gerry Cardinale, the owner of AC Milan, has issued a strong statement regarding the club’s performance and future. In an interview, Cardinale expressed his intention to “evaluate everyone” and declared the failure to qualify for the Champions League as unacceptable. He acknowledged significant financial investment but admitted it has not been utilized effectively. Cardinale also revealed discussions with coach Allegri, who he claims is also unhappy with the current situation.
Amidst internal tensions and disagreements, the coach’s tenure at Milan is reportedly on the line. He may depart at the season’s end if the club’s board does not undergo changes. Allegri is rumored to be prepared to leave, citing dissatisfaction with perceived interferences, possibly from Zlatan Ibrahimović. Despite the challenges, the coach aims to guide the club back to European prominence, seeking maximum points in upcoming matches against Genoa and Cagliari. His future may lie with the national team, though Cardinale reportedly aims to persuade him to stay.
The final stretch of the Serie A season will see crucial matches played simultaneously to resolve the Champions League race. The scheduling confusion has finally ended, with key fixtures, including Roma vs. Lazio, Pisa vs. Napoli, Juventus vs. Fiorentina, Genoa vs. Milan, and Como vs. Parma, all set to kick off at 12:00 PM on Sunday.
Other Serie A news includes Oaktree’s optimism and potential new investments following Inter Milan’s success, with the club reportedly celebrating a significant financial milestone. Roma’s management has reportedly given the green light for contract renewals, with key players like Dybala, Celik, and Pellegrini expected to extend their stays. In other transfer news, Scott McTominay is highlighted for his potential to influence Champions League qualification. For the national team, Alisson Becker of Liverpool is reportedly the top goalkeeping priority for coach Spalletti, despite Atubolu of Freiburg also being considered. In a notable international development, Carlo Ancelotti has signed a contract to coach the Brazilian national team until the 2030 World Cup.
Juventus is reportedly looking to strengthen its defense by targeting young Italian players like Kayode and Scalvini. The latter, an Atalanta center-back, has garnered interest from coach Spalletti and is valued at around €40 million. Meanwhile, Inter defender Darmian is reportedly open to a return to Torino, potentially on a free transfer. There are also rumors of Bastoni potentially leaving Inter, with Solet and Muharemovic being considered as replacements, and Sarri being linked to Atalanta.