Who Is Massimo Ferrari, the Italian Candidate for Milan’s Top Job
As AC Milan work to build their new executive structure, an Italian name has emerged for the role of Chief Executive Officer: Massimo Ferrari, a former member of the Rossoneri’s board of directors and a figure already well acquainted with the club’s inner workings.
Ferrari served on the Milan board from 2020 to 2022, a two-year spell packed with meaning: he experienced first-hand the sporting and corporate turnaround that culminated in the conquest of the 19th Scudetto — the title the club had been waiting eleven years for, and one that reignited the passion of the entire Rossoneri fanbase. It is an experience that clearly left its mark on him, as his own words make plain.
Ferrari’s Words: «I’m Proud, I Can Make the Difference»
In an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Giorno, Ferrari made no secret of either his ambition or his attachment to the club’s colours. «I am proud to have been part of the Milan board that marked the turning point for the club’s recovery and sporting results», he stated, acknowledging the contributions of the Elliott era, the sporting directorship, and a management team that proved worthy of a major club.
Then came the explicit candidacy: «There is no agreement yet, but I am convinced that my profile can make the difference in managing a group that is not just a football club, but a complex business organisation». Sponsorships, player wages, television rights: Ferrari understands Milan’s financial architecture and is not shying away from the challenge.
The message closed with an unambiguous: «Forza Milan».
Why Ferrari’s Candidacy Deserves Serious Consideration
Against a backdrop where many of the names circulating for top Rossoneri roles are foreign figures not always enthused by the prospect — as reported, AC Milan’s hunt for key executives has faced significant setbacks — Ferrari’s profile brings qualities that are far from trivial. Above all: he is a Milan supporter. A detail that, in the current climate, carries considerable weight.
Having a CEO who knows the club from the inside, who has already navigated the complexities of Milan’s corporate structure, and who brings genuine passion for the colours, is an added value that is hard to quantify but impossible to ignore. At a moment when the club needs to rediscover its identity and cohesion, a profile like Ferrari’s could represent exactly the right balance between managerial expertise and belonging.
A Milan to Rebuild: The Challenge Facing the New Management
Ferrari’s candidacy comes at a time when the club needs fast and far-sighted decisions. Milan need figures who believe in the project and are ready to commit their energy, face and experience to it. Massimo Ferrari’s candidacy — backed by direct knowledge of the club and a stated desire to contribute — is a lead that deserves to be taken seriously.
