The Milan of tomorrow depends on decisions being made in these very weeks, between London and Milan, through boardroom meetings and behind-the-scenes whispers. The club’s corporate future remains shrouded in uncertainty, with at least three names dominating the conversation: Giorgio Furlani, Paolo Maldini and Alberto Calvelli.
Furlani: The Chair Is Wobbling
The current CEO’s position is far from secure. According to reports, there are ongoing conversations with other executive profiles, and his departure ahead of next season is a concrete possibility circulating in circles close to the club. A reckoning will come at the end of the season, when the sporting picture is clearer and the ownership will need to make firm decisions on the management structure.
As highlighted by multiple sources, Furlani’s position is increasingly at risk, in a context where RedBird ownership is carefully reassessing every top-level role within the club.
Maldini: The Dream That (For Now) Remains Just That
The name that warms every Rossoneri fan’s heart is, as ever, Paolo Maldini. The return of the former captain and executive would send a powerful signal of discontinuity with the recent past — a symbolic and substantial new beginning. The fanbase would embrace him as the man capable of reconciling supporters with their club.
The problem, however, is real: Maldini has no desire to return to Milan under the current ownership. His relationship with Gerry Cardinale is damaged, and according to what has emerged, his potential availability would be contingent on very specific conditions — starting with a public apology from the American owner, full operational freedom, and an adequate budget. A scenario that’s difficult to imagine in the short term, but one that nobody rules out entirely.
Calvelli: The Rising Face of the RedBird Galaxy
Among the emerging protagonists in the Rossoneri world, Alberto Calvelli stands out as an increasingly central figure in RedBird’s Milan project. He recently attended a London summit alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic to meet with Cardinale, confirming his growing role in the club’s internal dynamics.
Calvelli is described as a sharp and experienced executive — with a background that extends beyond football, including significant experience in the world of tennis. However, at least for now, he does not aspire to the role of CEO: he believes he is not yet fully prepared to lead a club with AC Milan’s size and football-specific demands. His influence will grow, but in a different capacity.
A Revolution That Must Start at the Top
The central issue, beyond individual names, is a single one: if Milan truly wants to turn the page and compete at the highest level again, change must be structural and must start at the very top of the decision-making chain. Replacing Tare or Allegri while leaving the rest of the management structure intact simply isn’t enough. Building something solid requires genuine football people, a credible sporting project and governance that can think long-term.
The Rossoneri faithful are waiting for concrete signals. And the hope — the kind that never dies — is that Milan will find the right path to make its fans dream again.
