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Adriano Galliani insists he won’t return to his former club Milan: ‘It’s not true, I’m just a fan.’

Former Milan CEO Galliani has denied that he’ll return to Milan, contrary to what some Italian sources claimed over the last few weeks.

Galliani on Milan return: ‘Not true’

MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 13: Silvio Berluconi and CEO of AC Monza Adriano Galliani attend the Serie A match between AC Monza and Torino FC at Stadio Brianteo on August 13, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Speaking with AGI about speculation of a return to San Siro on Wednesday, the 81-year-old said: “It’s not true. I’m a Milan fan and I spent 31 years at Milan. I came to San Siro to support and cheer for my team, the club I love. I’ve always done that over the years.

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Luka Modric of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“We sold Milan with Berlusconi in 2017; eight years have passed. I’ve always kept watching Milan, as much as Monza’s matches allowed. It’s not like I just went last Sunday. That’s all.”

Galliani was spotted in the stands at the Stadio Meazza on Sunday night, watching Milan’s 1-0 win over Bologna in Serie A.

Galliani stays at Monza for now

VERONA, ITALY – MARCH 17: Giorgio Furlani CEO of AC Milan interacts with Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Serie A TIM match between Hellas Verona FC and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 17, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The Italian director sat close to Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani, sparking speculation of a possible return to the club.

Galliani is still covering the role of Monza CEO even if the Serie B side changed its ownership over the last few months, shifting from the Berlusconi family to American Fund Becket Layne Ventures.

Reports in Italy had suggested that Galliani could have returned to Milan as an advisor to owner Gerry Cardinale, but the 81-year-old has now clarified that he won’t return for a second spell at Milan.