AC Milan Close to Appointing Igli Tare as New Sporting Director

AC Milan is about to name Igli Tare as their new sporting director. This move comes as the club prepares for the 2025-26 season. Final discussions are taking place to seal the deal. Tare has become the top choice after several meetings.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Milan has been looking for a new sporting director. They reviewed many candidates, including Fabio Paratici and Giovanni Manna. After a long meeting with Tare, who previously worked for Lazio, he emerged as the leading candidate. The discussions with Tare and Milan’s CEO Giorgio Furlani lasted over four hours. While the deal isn’t signed yet, reports say it could be finalized soon, and Tare may officially join in the coming weeks.

MILAN’S SEASON SO FAR

AC Milan finished the 2024-25 Serie A season in third place. They qualified for the Champions League but missed out on the title. The team has had an up-and-down season, with some good performances mixed with key losses in the league and early cup exits. This inconsistency has led the club to seek new leadership in the sporting director role as they aim to catch up with rivals Inter and Juventus.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MILAN?

Once Tare’s agreement is finalized, his main focus will be on shaping the club’s transfer strategy for the summer and choosing a new head coach. Reports say Massimiliano Allegri, formerly of Juventus, is high on Tare’s list to replace the current manager for the 2025-26 season. Milan’s preseason preparations will start soon, as they aim to compete for the Serie A title and make progress in the Champions League. The first game of the new campaign is scheduled for August. Final squad decisions will likely be made after Tare’s official appointment.