Allegri had an agreement with Napoli already in place before AC Milan’s final game of the season. He was sacked by Milan roughly 72 hours earlier, and Napoli moved quickly to appoint him despite earlier suggestions that Vincenzo Italiano could replace Antonio Conte. The change affects Milan financially, potentially saving up to €9m in gross salary owed to Allegri for 2026-27 even after his sacking. It may also influence Milan’s transfer plans, with Allegri believed to be targeting Adrien Rabiot again. Initial talks between Allegri and Napoli began last week before the final matchday, with earlier contact dating back to March-April after signals from Conte.
"Allegri and Napoli had reached an initial agreement last week, before the final matchday of the season. In reality, it's a feeling that goes back a long way, as far back as last season, in March-April, when Conte sent signals to Napoli: it's possible he won't stay despite winning a Scudetto that came at the end,"
"That's when Napoli made a move, that's when Napoli contacted Allegri, secured him. Then, the displays of affection, of love, towards Conte, as well as the final celebrations for the Scudetto, changed the plans. Conte decided to stay, Allegri received the call from Milan, and so everything ended before it was even formally and definitively established."
"Then this year, about a month ago, Conte decided to leave Napoli. At that point, Napoli made a move and contacted the coach he had agreed to last season again, reaching a first draft agreement for a two-year contract at around €6 million per season."
"The news of course has a knock-on impact on Milan too. First of all, it will see them save up to €9m given the gross salary they owed Allegri for 2026-27 even after his sacking. It could also have some transfer implications, with Max believed to be targeting Adrien Rabiot again."
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