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AC Milan have sacked their head coach after failing to qualify for the Champions League. Image Credits: Imago ImagesAC Milan are undergoing a major shake-up of their football department and have sacked head coach Massimiliano Allegri after failing to qualify for the 2026-27 Champions League.Milan slipped from third to fifth in Serie A after a 2-1 defeat to Cagliari on the final day, missing out on Champions League qualification for a second consecutive season.Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma and Como will represent Italy in next season’s Champions League, while Milan join Juventus in the Europa League.
Chief executive Giorgio Furlani, sporting director Igli Tare and technical director Geoffrey Moncada have also left the club.A club statement read: “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.“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.“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.
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.”Allegri returned for a second spell with AC Milan in May last year, replacing Sergio Conceicao. AC Milan Geoffrey Moncada Giorgio Furlan Igli Tare Massimiliano Allegri RedBird Capital Partners
