The cleaver fell this Friday in Milan Friday. Despite an end of the season marked by an Italian Super Cup victory and a place in the COPPA final, Sergio Conceição did not resist the club's failure in Serie A. Eighth in the ranking, the Rossoneri will not compete in a European Cup next season, a setback that management has obviously not digested. The press release fell in the afternoon: the former FC Porto coach is officially thanked, barely six months after succeeding Paulo Fonseca.
According to several concordant sources, Milanese leaders quickly identified their priority to bounce back. And it would be an old knowledge of the house: Massimiliano Allegri. The former coach of Juventus, free for a year, is in advanced negotiations with the Lombard club. The trend is clear: Milan wishes to return to an experienced profile, capable of imposing tactical rigor and relaunching a workforce with a loss of confidence. Nothing has yet been signed, but discussions are deemed very positive.
Contrasting assessment for Sergio Conceição
Arrived in December with the ambition to straighten a team in crisis, Sergio Conceição was able to bring a starting of short -term pride. The supercoppa won against Lazio and a solid course in the Italian Cup testify to serious work. But the lack of European qualification has weighed heavily. In its press release, AC Milan still praised “Professionalism and determination” of the Portuguese technician.
Max Allegri is not a stranger in San Siro. He had already resulted between 2010 and 2014, offering the club his last title of champion in 2011. His possible return would therefore be a nostalgic but also pragmatic operation, Milan seeking a profile capable of restoring a clear identity to the team.
Thiago Motta, Plan B mentioned
In case of failure of discussions with Allegri, the name of Thiago Motta also circulated. The former Bologna coach, recently announced at Juventus, remains appreciated for his modern vision of the game. But for the moment, all eyes are turning to Allegri, who could well become Milan's strong man in the coming days.
