Milan leadership holds planning summit with Allegri and Tare
AC Milan’s chief executive Giorgio Furlani and newly appointed sporting director Igli Tare held a strategy meeting with manager Massimiliano Allegri at Casa Milan on Tuesday morning, according to reports in Italy. The summit, described as routine, focused on assessing the current squad and planning for the upcoming seasons, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for Wednesday at the club’s Milanello training complex.
These discussions come at a critical juncture, with the club locked in a battle to secure Champions League qualification for next season. Allegri’s immediate focus remains on Sunday’s pivotal Serie A clash against Juventus, a direct rival for a top-four finish. The meetings, however, are designed to align the technical and executive branches on a longer-term vision beyond the final weeks of the current campaign.
Allegri has publicly emphasized the need for forward planning, stating recently that the club must think in terms of one to two years ahead, not just the next few months. After guiding Milan from a ninth-place finish to second place in Serie A last season, the coach is reportedly seeking assurances of continued investment to bridge the gap to the league’s summit. Central to the talks is the expectation that Allegri will request backing to sign players of proven quality and experience to bolster the squad for a sustained challenge.
The presence of Igli Tare is significant, as the former Lazio sporting director only officially began his role with the Rossoneri earlier this month. His collaboration with Furlani and Allegri in these early-stage meetings is seen as crucial for establishing a unified strategy ahead of the summer transfer window. The club is expected to operate under a ‘sell to buy’ model, meaning departures will likely be necessary to finance any major incoming deals for the targets discussed.
For Allegri, who returned to Milan for a second spell in 2023, these talks represent a chance to solidify his project. He has stated his intention to continue the journey he started, and the club’s leadership appears to be engaging in the concrete planning required to support that ambition. The outcome of these strategic sessions will shape Milan’s approach to the market as they aim to build a squad capable of consistently competing at the highest level both domestically and in Europe.
