AC Milan are considering a new head coach and sporting director after disappointing 2025-26 performances that led to mass sacking. Andoni Iraola declined the role, prompting Milan to explore multiple options. Positive talks have taken place with Mauricio Pochettino, the current USA manager, whose career and experience make him a popular candidate. Milan are also interested in a sporting director connected to Pochettino, with Ramon Planes identified as a key possibility. Planes previously worked at Barcelona, bringing in players such as Pedri and discovering Araujo, and he recently left Al Ittihad after winning two titles. The Pochettino-Planes relationship is presented as a factor in Milan’s planning.
"Pochettino is a name that's very popular given his career, CV, and experience. Milan is looking for a coach with that kind of personality. "There are many factors that could make Pochettino, obviously after the World Cup, a strong name for Milan. Milan are interested in Pochettino, but not only that: they're also interested in a sporting director linked to Pochettino.""
"If Milan were to choose Pochettino from among several names, the bond between Pochettino and Ramon Planes, former Barcelona sporting director, who recently left Al Ittihad, where he won two titles, exists. "He's the director who brought Pedri to Barcelona, who discovered Araujo... He's a director with an impressive resume. The Pochettino-Planes bond shouldn't be forgotten.""
"When Pochettino was in the running for other options, or when Planes himself was in the running for other options, let's say there was always a great connection. "I wouldn't be surprised if, if Milan were to choose Pochettino, Ramon Planes were to be the preferred director. But that will depend on who Milan chooses, on one side or the other.""
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