Allegri ready to walk, Tare out, D'Amico lined up

Allegri ready to leave after Ibrahimovic clash

Massimiliano Allegri is considering leaving Milan at the end of the season following a breakdown in his relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic (1) (5) (8). The tension between the two has reportedly reached breaking point, with Allegri even weighing up taking the Italy national team job instead (1).

The rift has spilled into squad management too. Ibrahimovic gave Rafael Leao and Fofana advice that directly contradicted what Allegri had told the players (5). This is not just a personality clash, it is affecting the dressing room.

Tare confirmed out, D'Amico offered contract

Igli Tare will not be Milan's sporting director next season. Gianluca Di Marzio has confirmed the decision is effectively sealed (2) (3).

The leading candidate to replace him is Tony D'Amico, who has been offered a contract through 2028 with an option for a further season (4).

Maignan doubts emerge as Chelsea circle

Mike Maignan is having second thoughts about his Milan future despite only recently renewing his contract. Chelsea have emerged again as a serious suitor (7). Losing your starting goalkeeper in a summer of potential upheaval would be another major blow.

Furlani, Ibrahimovic and Galliani locked in power struggle

A three-way battle for control is unfolding behind the scenes. Giorgio Furlani, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Adriano Galliani are all jostling for influence over the club's direction (8). The outcome could reshape everything from the coaching position to transfer strategy. Owner Gerry Cardinale is expected to assess the situation at the end of the season (8).

Genoa-Milan set for Sunday 12:00 kickoff

Your trip to Genoa has been locked in for Sunday at 12:00 local time, alongside all other Champions League-chasing sides in Serie A (6) (10) (11) (12). Roma-Lazio, Napoli, Juventus, and Como all kick off simultaneously. Everything on the line, all at once.

Fan reactions

The mood among Milan fans is grim and growing more anxious by the day. Cardinale's quote about Champions League qualification being a "failure" has landed poorly, with supporters pointing out he waited until now to speak publicly (Reddit). The three scenarios laid out by Vitiello, Furlani holding on, Ibra returning to power, or Galliani stepping in with Allegri staying, have fans debating which is the least damaging path forward, and many are struggling to pick one. Read the full discussion here.

Sources

  • 1. corrieredellosport.it — La rottura con Ibrahimovic e la tentazione Nazionale: Allegri pronto a lasciare il Milan. E Tare… 
  • 2. sempremilan.com — ‘Won’t be next year’s sporting director’ – Di Marzio confirms Tare’s Milan fate is effectively sealed
  • 3. fotbolldirekt.se — Uppgifter: Milan sparkar Igli Tare
  • 4. sempremilan.com — Schira: D’Amico offered contract at Milan until 2028 with option – the latest
  • 5. football-italia.net — Report: Ibrahimovic gave Milan duo Leao & Fofana contrasting advice to Allegri
  • 6. sempremilan.com — Reports: Date and time confirmed for Genoa-Milan and other Champions League clashes
  • 7. sempremilan.com — GdS: Maignan having doubts about Milan future as Chelsea emerge again
  • 8. football-italia.net — Milan consider revolution amid Furlani, Ibrahimovic and Galliani power struggle
  • 10. football-italia.net — Serie A chaos: Roma-Lazio and 4 other games at 12.00 local time Sunday
  • 11. corrieredellosport.it — Serie A, Roma-Lazio si giocherà domenica alle 12: in contemporanea anche Napoli, Milan, Juve e Como
  • 12. corrieredellosport.it — Derby di Roma e corsa Champions domenica alle 12: non era mai accaduto un fatto simile