Overview
- Allegri did not deny a heated dispute with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, saying he has had “much worse discussions,” and urged focus on a top‑four finish after Milan took seven points from eight league games and slipped to fourth level with Roma.
- Multiple reports say the relationship is now broken, with Ibrahimovic absent from club spaces for months and phoning Rafael Leao and Youssouf Fofana to give advice that clashed with the coach’s instructions.
- Corriere della Sera reports Allegri plans to quit at season’s end regardless of Champions League qualification, citing an April clash over the third goalkeeper and anger over a €30m Jean‑Philippe Mateta deal approved after he was told funds were unavailable in January.
- Sporting director Igli Tare is widely expected to depart, and Milan have approached Atalanta’s Tony D’Amico as a replacement, with owner Gerry Cardinale seen as decisive in the final call.
- Sky Sport Italia outlines three internal paths under review that would either concentrate power with CEO Giorgio Furlani, elevate Ibrahimovic, or bring a Cardinale reset that could reduce both of their roles if a new director gains wider powers.