AC Milan began a post-Allegri transition after the head coach was fired, with the club already preparing for a worst-case scenario. CEO Giorgio Furlani and technical director Geoffrey Moncada started planning, followed by Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Andoni Iraola has emerged as the name that unites internal support, with contact made after he ended his contract with Bournemouth despite a sixth-place Premier League finish and a return to European competition. Milan’s shortlist also includes Xavi, Oliver Glasner, and Mauricio Pochettino, while Unai Emery is considered unlikely. A decision is expected within a week, though agent activity could create surprises. Iraola’s attacking, modern, high-pressure style contrasts with Allegri’s approach, and his salary would likely fit Milan’s budget if Allegri’s contract is not terminated.
"Milan had actually been evaluating a change in head coach for a few weeks, to be ready for the worst case scenario. First, CEO Giorgio Furlani and technical director Geoffrey Moncada started plotting, then Gerry Cardinale and his right-hand man Zlatan Ibrahimovic. There's one name who seems to unite everyone: Andoni Iraola. There's been contact between the club and the manager, who terminated his contract with Bournemouth despite finishing sixth in the Premier League and leading them into Europe for the first time."
"The Basque coach is popular and is on a shortlist from which the chosen one will emerge. Among those being monitored are Xavi (who has significant experience at Barcelona), Oliver Glasner (who will leave Crystal Palace) and Mauricio Pochettino (Christian Pulisic's manager with the USMNT). How long will it take for the choice to be made? Within a week. A sign that something has moved and that something will move quickly. But beware of surprises, as many intermediaries and agents are offering candidates."
"Iraola's salary was less than €1.8m net per season. Clearly he would earn more at Milan, especially if there's no termination of Allegri's contract (which would weigh heavily on the budget). The Basque coach is popular for his attacking, modern and high-pressure style of football. It's the complete opposite of Allegri's, which is what the Rossoneri seem to want. Liverpool are considering him, although the Reds seem inclined to keep Arne Slot."
"Other contenders for Iraola are Benfica (for the post-Mourinho era), Crystal Palace (for the post-Glasner era) and Bayer Leverkusen. Unai Emery seems untouchable because he performed well with Aston Villa, so he can be crossed off the list. Xavi and Glasner are on Milan's r"
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