In a ruthless and unprecedented moveset that has sent massive shockwaves through European football, AC Milan owners RedBird Capital have completely cleaned house at San Siro.

Following a disastrous late-season collapse that culminated in a 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari on the final matchday, the Rossoneri officially missed out on a 2026/27 UEFA Champions League berth by a single point, finishing fifth in Serie A.

The consequences were swift and total. RedBird initiated a wholesale purge of the club’s leadership, executing the immediate dismissals of head coach Massimiliano Allegri, Chief Executive Officer Giorgio Furlani, Sporting Director Igli Tare, and Technical Director Geoffrey Moncada.

The only high-profile survivor of the boardroom massacre is club legend and special adviser Zlatan Ibrahimović, who will now lead a massive footballing restructure alongside managing partner Gerry Cardinale.

Ownership Blasts “Unequivocal Failure”

Milan spent the vast majority of the campaign sitting comfortably in the top two positions, actively challenging for the Scudetto.

However, a catastrophic end-of-season slump—yielding just two wins from their final eight matches—saw them overtaken on the final day by Cesc Fàbregas’ high-flying Como.

RedBird Capital pulled no punches in a scathing official statement, making it clear that dropping into the Europa League was completely unacceptable for a club of Milan’s stature.

“After the disappointment of last year, the mandate ownership set for the club was to return to the Champions League and to establish a foundation for winning consistently at the top of Serie A,” the club’s owners stated.

“For the majority of this season, we were in the top two positions in Serie A, with a credible shot at competing for the Scudetto. The final stretch was completely inconsistent with the performance up to that point, with last night’s disappointing loss in the final game turning the season into an unequivocal failure.”

The statement continued, confirming the total dissolution of the club’s sporting department:

“It is now time for change and a comprehensive reorganization of football operations. Effective immediately, we are parting ways with CEO Giorgio Furlani, sporting director Igli Tare, head coach Massimiliano Allegri and technical director Geoffrey Moncada. We thank each one for their hard work and dedication to AC Milan during their respective tenures.”

The End of Allegri’s Brief Second Act

For Massimiliano Allegri, the dismissal brings a humiliating end to his second stint at the San Siro. Appointed just last May to steady the ship after an eighth-place finish the year prior, the 58-year-old lasted exactly one season, overseeing 42 matches resulting in 22 victories, 10 draws, and 10 defeats.

Humiliated further by being booed off the pitch by his own fans following the Cagliari loss, Allegri’s modern legacy takes a significant hit. Ironically, his future may remain in Serie A, with heavy media reports tipping him to immediately succeed Antonio Conte, who vacated his post at Napoli on the very same day.

Ibrahimović Eyes Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola for Rebuild

With the deck completely cleared, the focus turns entirely to a massive summer rebuild. According to reports from Sky Sports, Zlatan Ibrahimović has already identified outgoing AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as the leading candidate to take over the dugout.

Iraola has become one of the hottest managerial commodities in Europe after guiding the Cherries to a historic Europa League qualification spot before electing to leave England as a free agent.

However, capturing the Spaniard will not be easy. Iraola reportedly prefers to stay near London where his family is settled, and is drawing strong interest from Crystal Palace, Bayer Leverkusen, and potentially Liverpool depending on Arne Slot’s future.

Whoever takes the reins will face a monumental task. The Rossoneri squad struggled immensely with depth this season, lacking an elite talisman up front as signings like Santiago Giménez and Christopher Nkunku failed to meet expectations.

The new coach will need to heavily rely on the continuity of star wingers Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leão, while aggressively integrating youth prospects like Yunus Musah and Francesco Camarda into a completely revised tactical system.

The club has promised that replacements are coming quickly, concluding their address by stating:

“Further announcements regarding the next appointments will be made in due course — with the goal to be ready and well prepared for the next season.”