Allegri Staying at Milan: No Departure on the Horizon, But Answers Needed in the Transfer Market
In recent hours, a persistent rumor has emerged about a possible departure of Massimiliano Allegri from Milan at the end of the season. However, according to sources very close to the Livorno-born manager, the reality is quite different: Allegri is not thinking about leaving Milan. His bond with the club, the city, and the Rossoneri faithful remains strong, and the objective he declared from day one — bringing Milan back to the Champions League — is well within reach based on current league standings and results.
Allegri’s Demand: Greater Consistency in Transfer Decisions
While Milanello is firmly in Allegri’s hands, with a united dressing room managed with authority, the tactician is asking the club for more clarity and shared vision in the transfer market. The coach has drawn a clear line: if he requests a centre-back, he doesn’t want to end up with a winger; if he identifies a striker profile with specific characteristics, he expects the board to follow those guidelines.
This is not about demanding extravagant spending — Allegri is not necessarily asking for €70 million on a single player — but about respecting a shared technical blueprint. The experience of recent transfer windows, with signings not always aligned with his requests, has caused some frustration. A prime example: last summer the manager asked for a defender, but on deadline day a different profile arrived. In January, the same request was made, yet no defensive reinforcement materialized.
The Numbers Back Allegri: A Comparison with Previous Seasons
Those calling for a change on the bench should first take a look at the statistics. According to a graphic prepared by the Milan News editorial team, the Milan points average under Allegri after 26 matchdays is far from negative:
- 54 points for Allegri’s Milan, just two fewer than Pioli’s 2021-22 Milan, the side that won the Scudetto in May.
- Significantly better than the 48 points of Gattuso’s Milan at the same stage.
- A world apart from the 36 points of the Giampaolo-Pioli season, a disastrous campaign.
- One point more than Pioli’s final season and a remarkable 13 points more than the 41 recorded during last season’s Fonseca-Conceição era.
If the gap to Inter stands at around 10 points, one must consider that the Nerazzurri are operating at an incredibly high level. But the Rossoneri trend is positive, and there is clear room for improvement, especially ahead of next season with two competitions to manage.
Why Sacking Allegri Would Be a Gamble
For those dreaming of a managerial revolution, a reality check is needed: there is no guarantee that RedBird ownership would invest in a profile like Guardiola or Arteta. The real risk is ending up with a lower-calibre coach, reliving the difficulties already experienced in recent seasons. Allegri provides experience, dressing room management, and results in line with objectives. Ingredients that, with proper collaboration in the transfer market, can take Milan to the next level the fans have been craving.
