AC Milan’s summer overhaul just hit a major speed bump. Ralf Rangnick, the Austrian national team boss and early favorite to lead the club’s new front office, has officially passed on the job. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, Rangnick withdrew from talks after the Rossoneri failed to give him clear answers on his demands before the World Cup. He grew tired of waiting and opted to stay with Austria instead.
The decision reshuffles the deck entirely. For weeks, the narrative centered around Rangnick and former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner. Now, Glasner’s chances are fading fast, and a new name is surging to the top: Ruben Amorim.
Amorim Enters the Frame
Amorim, the former Sporting CP and Manchester United coach, was a late addition to Milan’s shortlist. The club’s higher-ups contacted him in a later round of talks, and sources indicate he’s now the leading candidate. He’s reportedly open to signing a two-year deal, despite a rocky stint at Old Trafford. Milan fans online have noted the irony—Amorim’s reputation took a hit in England, but many argue that United’s environment has chewed up plenty of good managers before him.
“Plenty of gaffers have been chewed up there,” one fan remarked on social media, echoing a sentiment that could give the Portuguese coach a fresh start in Serie A.
Front Office Puzzle
While the coaching carousel spins, Milan is also working to fill the technical director role. The club is in advanced talks with Markus Krosche, the architect of Eintracht Frankfurt’s recent success. His arrival would likely bring some of his trusted collaborators along. But there’s a catch: buying Krosche out of his contract is rare in Serie A, and the Rossoneri’s resolve hasn’t been fully tested yet.
Former Fenerbahce director Devin Ozek has also been in the mix, though those discussions have been described as preliminary.
Ownership’s Hands-On Approach
The underlying tension here is clear. Milan’s ownership, alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic, wants to stay heavily involved in technical decisions. Their track record hasn’t inspired confidence, and Rangnick’s hesitancy likely stemmed from that lack of autonomy. Had they given the German full control, the project might have been intriguing. But the club’s history of meddling made it a gamble few top executives were willing to take.
Now, with Amorim in pole position, the question is whether Milan can commit to a clear vision—or if this search will drag on through the summer.
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