Reports from Italy indicate that Oliver Glasner has rejected the chance to become the head coach of Eredivisie club Feyenoord. He is reportedly holding out for a decision from AC Milan, who are seeking a replacement for Massimiliano Allegri.
Glasner is considered a strong contender for the AC Milan coaching role following the departure of the previous head coach, alongside sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada, and CEO Giorgio Furlani, which occurred shortly after the end of the 2025-26 season.
Last week, Glasner met with AC Milan representatives and reportedly gave his approval to the prospect of moving to the San Siro. He engaged in further discussions with club delegates on Monday.
According to recent updates from Corriere dello Sport, Glasner remains keen on the AC Milan position and has turned down the opportunity at Feyenoord while awaiting the Rossoneri’s final decision. The ultimate choice rests with Gerry Cardinale, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Massimo Calvelli. Other potential candidates being considered by AC Milan’s leadership include Mauricio Pochettino and Arne Slot.
Furthermore, reports on Tuesday suggest that AC Milan has also re-established contact with Ralf Rangnick in recent days. Rangnick is currently the head coach of the Austria national team and is seen as the leading candidate for AC Milan’s new technical director role. However, the Austrian FA is eager to retain him and has reportedly offered him a new two-year contract that would extend through EURO 2028.
Corriere dello Sport claims that Rangnick is still “intrigued” by the prospect of joining AC Milan but requires assurance of complete control and the freedom to operate without interference from other club personnel or ownership. The report suggests that if Cardinale and his team agree to these terms, a deal would be straightforward to finalize.
English Translation:
Oliver Glasner Turns Down Feyenoord Opportunity While Awaiting Milan Decision
Reports in Italy claim that Oliver Glasner has turned down the opportunity to take over as head coach of Eredivisie side Feyenoord as he waits for Milan to make their final decision on a replacement for Massimiliano Allegri.
Glasner is among the leading candidates to replace Allegri in Milan following the departure of the previous head coach along with former sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada, and CEO Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 season ended.
Glasner met with representatives from Milan last week, gave his approval to the idea of moving to San Siro, and then spoke with delegates from the club again on Monday.
According to the latest updates from the Corriere dello Sport, Glasner is still willing to take over at Milan and has reportedly turned down the chance to take over at Feyenoord while waiting for the Rossoneri to come to their final decision. The final choice will come down to Gerry Cardinale, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Massimo Calvelli. It is understood that Mauricio Pochettino and Arne Slot are among the alternative options being assessed by the current Rossoneri leadership.
According to Tuesday’s reports, Milan have also been in contact with Ralf Rangnick again over the last few days. The current head coach of the Austria national team is the leading candidate to take over as Milan’s new technical director, but the Austrian FA are keen to keep the German on board and have reportedly offered him a new two-year deal to see him through until the end of EURO 2028.
Corriere dello Sport claims that Rangnick is still ‘intrigued’ by the opportunity at Milan, but that he wants confirmation that he will have full control and the ability to operate freely without interference from any other individuals employed by the club or ownership. Corriere dello Sport claims that if Cardinale and his team were to agree to those conditions, then a deal would be easy to complete.
