Reports suggest that AC Milan is planning to hold discussions with current Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner regarding their open coaching position. Simultaneously, the potential move for Matthias Jaissle appears to be faltering due to the high compensation costs involved.
Glasner Emerges as a Key Candidate for Milan
Following the conclusion of the 2025-26 Serie A season, AC Milan made significant changes, parting ways with head coach Massimiliano Allegri, sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada, and CEO Giorgio Furlani. The club is now focused on assembling a new senior management team for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.
Ralf Rangnick is widely anticipated to take charge of the club’s sporting department and is expected to have a significant influence on the selection of the next head coach.
Several candidates previously linked with the Milan job, such as Andoni Iraola and Xavi, have become less likely prospects. Recent news indicated that Rangnick was particularly keen on appointing the 38-year-old Jaissle. However, securing him from Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League is estimated to cost at least €6 million, excluding salaries and signing bonuses.
According to insights from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Oliver Glasner is now the latest name attracting the attention of the Rossoneri. Glasner is available following his departure from Crystal Palace.
The Austrian manager achieved success by winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2021-22 season. He subsequently secured three trophies during his tenure at Crystal Palace: the FA Cup, the Community Shield, and most recently, the Conference League.
Glasner is among a notable group of German-speaking coaches who have benefited from Rangnick’s guidance, having previously worked together at RB Salzburg in 2012.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan has scheduled a meeting with Glasner for early next week, following the Champions League final this weekend.
Additionally, Saturday’s reports indicate that Manu Fajardo is being considered for the Rossoneri’s sporting director role. Jorge Rodriguez from Villarreal has also been mentioned as a possible option.
English Translation:
Milan Set to Meet with Glasner, Jaissle Deal Beginning to Look Expensive
Reports from Saturday claim that Milan is scheduled to meet with the departing Crystal Palace head coach, Oliver Glasner, to discuss their vacant managerial position. However, the pursuit of Matthias Jaissle is beginning to fade due to compensation costs.
Glasner Possibility for Milan
Milan parted ways with head coach Massimiliano Allegri, sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada, and CEO Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 Serie A season ended, and are now looking to appoint a brand new senior management team for the 2026-27 campaign.
Ralf Rangnick is hotly tipped to take over the sporting department of the club and is expected to have a say in the appointment of the next head coach.
Several names had been linked with Milan but have already begun to look improbable, including the appointments of Andoni Iraola and Xavi. Recent reports claimed that Rangnick was keen to appoint 38-year-old Jaissle, but luring him away from Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League is expected to cost a minimum of €6 million before salaries and signing bonuses are factored in.
Now, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the latest name on the Rossoneri radar is Glasner, who is available following his departure from Crystal Palace.
The Austrian head coach won the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2021-22 and went on to win three trophies while in charge of Crystal Palace: The FA Cup, the Community Shield, and the most recent Conference League.
Glasner is one of a long list of German-speaking coaches who have been ‘mentored’ by Rangnick; the pair having worked together at RB Salzburg in 2012.
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan has set a meeting with Glasner early next week, after the Champions League final this weekend.
Saturday’s report adds that Manu Fajardo is the latest name under consideration for the Rossoneri sporting director role. Villarreal’s Jorge Rodriguez has also been mentioned as a potential option.
