"Since the summer of 2022, he has been in contact (almost daily) with his executives in Italy, but has mostly limited himself to conference calls and phone calls. He doesn't tend to be a constant presence, and with this "criterion" - that is, delegating to his trusted people - he manages RedBird's many interests."
"With Milan, however, he's now changing his approach because he's understood that in Italian football, the ownership's presence needs to be felt. Whenever his business takes him to Europe, he comes to Casa Milan and Milanello."
Gerry Cardinale, RedBird Capital's founder and AC Milan owner, has returned to Italy following a White House roundtable discussion on college sports. He arrived at Milanello to support the team before the derby match at San Siro. This marks his third visit to Milan in six weeks, reflecting a strategic shift in his management style. Previously relying on remote communication and delegating to trusted executives, Cardinale now recognizes that Italian football requires visible ownership presence. He greeted players including Modric and interacted with board members while respecting the coach's preparation autonomy. His attendance at tonight's derby follows a previous loss to Inter in April 2024.
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