“Absolute evil”. The fans turn against Ibrahimovic, and the management chooses a “strange” coach.

AC Milan ignited the atmosphere in Italy with shock administrative decisions after sacking coach Massimiliano Allegri and sporting director Paolo Tare, as well as chief executives Giorgio Forlani and Geoffrey Moncada, just a day after the curtain came down on the Italian league competition.

The decisions came after a disastrous season in which the Rossoneri failed to secure Champions League qualification, which the management deemed a “complete failure” that required a complete restructuring at the club.

Crowd rage at the San Siro

The sackings did not go quietly, as large numbers of Milan fans gathered outside the San Siro stadium to protest the management’s decisions, holding up angry banners bearing direct messages, notably “Ibra is absolute evil”, “Allegri and Tari are the only real ones”.

Fans believe the crisis within the club is not only related to the technical aspects, but extends to mismanagement at the top of the club’s hierarchy, which has caused anger to focus heavily on Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite his continued presence and his influential role in shaping the team’s future.

Iraola is at the helm of the new project

Spanish newspaper AS say that after exploring several training options, Milan have decided to appoint Spaniard Andoni Iraola to lead the next round, a move that reflects a clear shift in the club’s artistic philosophy.

Iraola is known for his style, which is based on high pressing and fast play, while relying on 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations, concepts that require players with a lot of energy, especially in the wing and full-back positions.

Remarkable success with Bournemouth

The Spanish manager attracted attention after guiding Bournemouth to promotion in the English Premier League despite the departure of a number of high-profile stars, cementing his image as a manager capable of developing talent and working on a tight budget.

This file seems appropriate for Milan, given the need to build a project based on young players, especially after the loss of huge financial income as a result of the absence from the Champions League.

AC Milan benefit from the expiry of Iraola’s contract with Bournemouth, which allows him to sign without having to negotiate with another club, other than his annual salary being deemed to be in line with the club’s current financial situation.