Furlani Mulls His Exit: The News Comes Straight from Gazzetta dello Sport
A story that has been building momentum in Rossoneri circles has now found a credible and authoritative confirmation: Giorgio Furlani is seriously considering leaving his role as AC Milan CEO. The news comes from Andrea Ramazzotti, a journalist at Gazzetta dello Sport and one of the reporters historically closest to the Milan chief executive, who has consistently followed and defended Furlani’s work at the club.
According to what was written in Italy’s most widely read sports daily, Furlani is worn down by the mounting fan protests — which have grown increasingly vocal in recent weeks — and is seriously weighing up a departure to be made official after June, once the sporting season has concluded. The significance of this report is amplified by the fact that it comes from the journalist most closely tied to Furlani himself.
Who Will Choose His Successor? The Decision Falls to Cardinale
Should Furlani step away, the responsibility of appointing a new CEO would rest with Gerry Cardinale, the RedBird Capital Partners owner and Milan’s majority shareholder. No specific candidate has been formally identified yet, but one name circulating with some frequency is that of Calvelli, already present within the club’s organisational structure.
However, the latest indications suggest that Calvelli himself may not be entirely convinced about taking on such a demanding role. The picture therefore remains fluid, with Cardinale facing a decision that could significantly reshape the club’s leadership structure. As already reported in recent weeks — Milan’s boardroom future was already described as in flux — things are now beginning to crystallise.
The Tony D’Amico Trail Cools: The Next Sporting Director Depends on Who Takes the Top Job
A direct consequence of any potential leadership change concerns the appointment of the next Sporting Director. While under Furlani the candidacy of Tony D’Amico — currently Atalanta’s sporting director — was considered very much alive and in advanced consideration, a change of CEO could alter the landscape dramatically.
Under a new structure, the choice of sporting director would no longer be made by Furlani, but by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the club’s Senior Advisor whose influence within Milan’s decision-making process continues to grow. This makes D’Amico’s candidacy considerably less certain than it appeared just a few weeks ago, effectively opening up the race to entirely new profiles yet to emerge.
A Long-Awaited Change: The Fanbase Looks On With Cautious Optimism
In the Rossoneri world, this news is being received with measured but genuine hope. Milan’s supporters — who have made their frustrations with the current management clearly known in recent weeks, as demonstrated by the Curva Sud’s powerful message — are watching this potential shift as a first, concrete sign of change.
A club of Milan’s history and standing deserves leadership equal to its ambitions. Every step towards a more solid and competent management structure is a step back towards the top of European football. When change arrives in the right way, it is always an opportunity. And for AC Milan, this could genuinely be the one that matters.
Source: Andrea Ramazzotti – La Gazzetta dello Sport
