AC Milan’s boardroom restructuring continues to generate debate. Following the changes that reshaped the club’s management structure, three former Rossoneri players have publicly shared their views: Diego Fuser, Filippo Galli and Aldo Serena. Three authoritative voices, three different perspectives — but a common thread running through all of them: the hope that Milan can finally rediscover stability and competitiveness.
Diego Fuser: “Let’s Hope It Works”
Diego Fuser, a Rossoneri midfielder from 1989 to 1992, responded with cautious but open-minded tones: “They are trying to do what’s best for the club. I hope this formula works. These are valid changes — if they deliver, hats off. Ibrahimovic was a great player, but the dynamics in management are very different. We’ll see if he has the willingness to adapt and learn from past mistakes.”
A reserved judgement from the former midfielder, who acknowledges Ibrahimovic’s sporting greatness while pointing out that executive roles demand a completely different skill set and mindset. Time will be the harshest judge.
Filippo Galli: “A Fallback Solution, but I Like the Horizontal Approach”
More direct and analytical was the verdict of Filippo Galli, a legendary Rossoneri defender from 1983 to 1996 and a key figure in some of the club’s most glorious seasons. His words leave little room for ambiguity: “It is certainly a fallback solution. I like the idea of working as a team in a horizontal way, without rigid hierarchies — but someone still has to take final responsibility. I call it a fallback because there were other ideas that didn’t work out. In recent times, interference in the technical area has not served Milan well. I hope that changes, even though it won’t be easy. Ibrahimovic must respect those who work at the club.”
A clear-eyed and largely convincing analysis. The horizontal management model — without an all-powerful external sporting director — is a bold gamble that can only work if every stakeholder pulls in the same direction, without interference and with mutual respect for roles. As previously covered in the analysis of Milan’s new management structure, the question of accountability is absolutely central.
Aldo Serena: “Amorim Is the Most Sensible Choice”
Aldo Serena, a former Rossoneri striker, offered a broader reflection that also looked ahead to the team’s technical future: “They are managers and qualified people — though perhaps not all of them with top-level football experience. I’m not sure whether they will be able to build a team and maintain a common direction, which is something that didn’t happen last season.”
Serena then turned his attention to Sérgio Amorim, Milan’s new head coach: “He seems like the most sensible choice — he must be supported, especially if there are early difficulties.” A call for patience and trust that carries real weight, particularly at a moment when enthusiasm for the Portuguese coach’s arrival has yet to be translated into concrete results on the pitch.
Three Voices, One Common Message: Milan Needs Unity
Beyond the nuances and individual positions, the common thread running through all three former Rossoneri players is clear: Milan needs unity, clarity in roles and respect for competencies. The season just concluded exposed the limitations of a system where lines of command were blurred and accountability was undefined.
The new structure — with Almstad in player trading and Amorim as the key technical figure — is a bet that the club must win. Former Rossoneri champions believe it can work — with appropriate reservations. And the fans, as always, are hoping with everything they have.
