Report – Milan Set to Open Talks with Conference League Winner to Replace Allegri | OneFootball

Milan have reportedly identified Oliver Glasner as the top candidate to replace Massimiliano Allegri in the dugout. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, they have scheduled talks with the Austrian for next week, making him the most concrete option on the table right now.

The Rossoneri sacked Massimiliano Allegri a few days ago, refusing to forgive him for failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Even without the distraction of European football, the former Juventus coach, who’s now one step away from taking charge of Napoli, fell short of a top-four finish in Serie A.

Unfortunately for Allegri, the club’s reaction was swift and ruthless. Milan are now on the lookout for a new manager, but after missing out on Andoni Iraola, they’ve switched their attention toward Glasner. Although Antonio Conte remains in the picture, the 51-year-old has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed the Italian tactician.

Milan Set Sights on Oliver Glasner

Fresh off lifting the UEFA Conference League title with Crystal Palace, Glasner is ready to open a new chapter in his increasingly successful managerial career. Indeed, only last season, he led the Eagles to their first-ever major trophy, beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

His style is direct, high-energy, and built on aggressive pressing and quick transitions. The kind of football the Milan squad, when fit and motivated, is quite capable of producing. Therefore, it’s fair to say that he would be a decent fit for Rossoneri, who must now find a way to bounce back from another disappointing season.

What makes this move intriguing is the Ralf Rangnick subplot. Milan recently held talks with the German over a non-managerial role. Meanwhile, Glasner seems to be a perfect match for Rangnick’s football philosophy, making the pair a potentially compelling combination behind the club’s rebuild.