"A report has claimed that head coach Massimiliano Allegri was left 'surprised' by the late summer signing of Christopher Nkunku. Things have not gone well for Nkunku since he arrived right at the end of the most recent summer mercato. He is yet to score a goal in the league despite a run of starts, netting only in the Coppa Italia against Lecce three months ago."
"Regarding the signing of Nkunku, Il Giornale (via MilanNews) report that Allegri was surprised by the €40m move, given that for weeks he had asked for a more typical striker and instead found himself with an attacking midfielder. Sporting director Igli Tare was also 'unimpressed' with the deal, which was 'completed thanks to CEO Giorgio Furlani's excellent relationship with Chelsea'. It suggests that Furlani went against the wishes of the coach and director, just to keep things sweet with the Blues."
Allegri was surprised by the late summer signing of Christopher Nkunku. Nkunku joined at the end of the summer transfer window and remains without a league goal despite a run of starts; his only goal came in the Coppa Italia against Lecce three months ago. Allegri had sought a more conventional striker for weeks and instead received an attacking midfielder for €40m. Sporting director Igli Tare was unimpressed with the deal, while CEO Giorgio Furlani completed the transfer leveraging his relationship with Chelsea. The move ran counter to the coach's and sporting director's preferences, creating internal disagreement.
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