"Allegri 'returned with great enthusiasm and determination' but is 'exhausted and tired of facing more internal enemies than on-field rivals'. For this reason, he's considering leaving at the end of the season, even with Champions League."
"One of the reasons leading to this (potential) decision is the now non-existent relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic which erupted in the aftermath of the defeat away from home against Napoli back in early April. A heated exchange ensued between the two, sparked by the choice of a third goalkeeper for next year's squad. It was only a minor pretext, but it was enough to spark a furious argument between the two."
"Max, who had managed to reunite the dressing room after last season and was second in the league, discovered that Zlatan was having frequent conversations with Antonio Cassano, one of his main detractors. Furthermore, the RedBird senior advisor began calling players like Youssouf Fofana and Rafael Leao to provide them with tactical advice. Max was then disappointed by the lack of a January transfer window, when he had asked for a couple of quality reinforcements to fight for the top spots."
"The club told him they didn't have the resources to spend, so they had to settle for Fullkrug on loan. Suddenly, €30m suddenly appeared for Jean-Philippe Mateta, negotiated directly by the CEO Giorgio Furlani and without the knowledge of the sporting director Igli Tare."
Massimiliano Allegri returned to AC Milan with enthusiasm but is exhausted by internal conflicts rather than on-field rivals. He is considering leaving at season’s end even if the club qualifies for the Champions League. A major trigger was a breakdown in relations with Zlatan Ibrahimovic after a defeat at Napoli in early April. A heated exchange followed over the choice of a third goalkeeper for next year’s squad, with harsh words between Allegri and Ibrahimovic. Allegri later learned Ibrahimovic had frequent conversations with Antonio Cassano and that Ibrahimovic was also calling players such as Youssouf Fofana and Rafael Leao with tactical advice. Allegri was further frustrated by the lack of January reinforcements, the club’s claim of insufficient resources, and spending decisions made without the sporting director’s knowledge.
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