Igli Tare Officially Appointed as AC Milan Sporting Director

AC Milan have announced that Igli Tare is their new sporting director. The experienced Albanian executive joins immediately to lead the club’s sporting strategy after a tough season for Milan.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The club confirmed Igli Tare as their sporting director, ending weeks of speculation and talks. Tare, who was successful at Lazio from 2007 to 2023, signed a three-year contract. He started work immediately, reportedly discussing player moves with Roma and meeting key football agents. The sporting director position was vacant since Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara left nearly a year ago.

WHAT IT MEANS FOR AC MILAN

AC Milan aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2024/25 season. They finished outside the Champions League spots for the first time in three years. The team completed the Serie A season in fifth place, four points away from Europe’s top competition. Tare’s arrival is seen as a strategic move to improve Milan’s transfer strategy, squad depth, and competitiveness. His successful signings at Lazio, like Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, demonstrate his ability to find good value in the transfer market.

WHAT’S NEXT?

With Tare in place, focus shifts to player transfers and summer squad rebuilding. Milan’s pre-season preparations are crucial as they aim to close the gap to the Champions League spots next season. Their opening game for the 2025/26 Serie A season is in August, giving Tare and the management a few months to reshape the squad and fix last year’s issues.