He is back. Eleven years after his departure, Massimiliano Allegri (57) found the bench of AC Milan. Free since the end of his adventure at Juventus in 2024, the Italian technician had been approached by many clubs, especially in Saudi Arabia. Finally, he said yes to the Lombards again for a second wedding as he explained this Monday during the return press conference. His remarks are relayed by the Gazzetta dello Sport. “I had several offers on the table, but I like Milan because it was the club that offered me my first Scudetto and then the call of Tare and Furlani was very convincing (…) Since my arrival, we have been working in close collaboration with the sports director and the club. We must be united, all together, rowing in the same direction. We share with the sports director all the dynamics of this fantastic adventure. ”
Allegri announces his objectives
He arrives in a stable that comes out of a complicated year, between the results and the multiple changes of coaches. “There is no particular explanation. I don't want to pass judgment because I was not there and it would be disrespectful. Today, the new season begins and we have to focus on it. There were beautiful matches, a trophy and a final. I will leave from there and I will try to make this team at its best level. A scudetto from the first year, as in 2011? No, the club did not ask me to start well and work well. Be short of workforce? It is not a question of being short of workforce. We have to bring Milan to the Champions League and we will only succeed thanks to the daily work of each. ” Allegri, who has evolved a lot since his first visit, intends to give everything to get there.
“I have changed a lot in the past 15 years, especially at the hair level (laughs, editor's note). In football as in life, we mature with experience. I am a man and a coach different from those then (…) The first six months will be fundamental to laying the basics of the work of the season. March will be the decisive month. We will have to start with passion and enthusiasm, but also with the meaning of responsibility. The first objective of this club must be to return to the Champions League, then – I repeat – we will see in March (…) I had the chance to work here for 4 years with Galliani and Berlusconi. We have won thanks to them and the players. Then I went to Juve, which I thank for these 8 years of work. I try to put the players in the conditions to win, but it all starts with the club, which must be united. ”
He evokes the cases Maignan, Leão and Modric
He continues: “The workforce is excellent, I start to know the players, but many are precious. The sports director follows all this and we will see by August 31. ” A date that corresponds to the end of the summer transfer window. Until then, there should be departures and touch -ups here and there. But we should not expect a great revolution. “Just work with order and responsibility to also seize market opportunities”admits the new strong man from Milan, who confirmed the departure of Theo Hernandez in Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. “Theo made a different choice, I wish him the best.” On the other hand, he will be able to count on Mike Maignan and Rafael Leão. Close to Chelsea at the beginning of the summer, the Frenchman will remain, like the Portuguese whose name was cited in large clubs.
Their coach confirmed it. “Maginan remains captain. I'm glad he stayed, well done to the club. Leão, vice-captain? Yes. I'm sure he will have a great season. He approaches maturity. He is a responsible boy and I think there are the conditions to do well. »» They will be able to count on the experience of Luka Modric, who will arrive after the World Cup with Real Madrid. “We are impatiently awaiting his arrival. He is an important and extraordinary player, but he is currently at the Club World Cup. We have fields in the field. Ricci, Loftus Cheek, who is an excellent player, Fofana, Bondo and, for the moment, Musah. We will start with three fields in the field, then we will see at the end of the transfer window how to ensure that everyone is at the best of their form. ”
Other recruits are expected this summer
An offensive element could also arrive in Lombardy. Asked about the track leading to Dusan Vlahovic, Allegri said: “It's not up to me to decide. I'm not talking about the transfer window, the director (Tare, Editor's note) is there and you can ask him questions. We have agreed to exit methods with the club ”. Relaunched on the subject, he admitted: “He plays Juve. He's an extraordinary guy. I saw him arriving as a child from Fiorentina and I know him well. ” A way of saying that he appreciates the player and the man without getting too wet. Strengthen the left -back post will also be a goal this summer, after Theo's departure. “Today, we are starting with Jimenez, who can play lateral back, and Bartesaghi, an interesting young player. We then have four central defenders with different characteristics, and I am satisfied with it. ”
Present alongside Allegri, the new DS, Igli Tare spoke to discuss the transfer market. “As for (Ardon) Jashari and the transfer window, I don't think it is appropriate to talk about it today. He wants to come, we are waiting for him, but he is now under contract with another club and we must respect this. We have made an important offer and I hope everything will be concluded soon. ” Launched in its transfer window, AC Milan quickly wishes to offer players that it is missing to Massimiliano Allegri. A coach from which we expect a lot from the Rossoneri after the failures Paulo Fonseca and Sérgio Conceição.
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