Corriere della Sera’s revelation rocks AC Milan
Italy’s leading daily newspaper, Corriere della Sera, has published a story that has immediately sent shockwaves through the football world: according to the Milanese outlet, Zlatan Ibrahimovic reportedly made direct phone calls to members of the AC Milan squad, telling them that head coach Massimiliano Allegri intended to sell them during the upcoming transfer window. If confirmed, these calls would represent a serious interference in the relationship between manager and players, with potentially damaging consequences for dressing-room harmony.
The news breaks at an already delicate moment for the Rossoneri, who are still fighting to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League. The club needs to rediscover unity, focus and confidence — qualities that Milan fans know are deeply embedded in this club’s DNA.
The background: Moggi had already flagged the tension
This is not the first time the name of Luciano Moggi has been linked to internal tensions at Milan. In recent days, the former Juventus executive — who is said to maintain contacts with Ibrahimovic himself — had already hinted at a deep rift between the Swedish senior advisor and the Livorno-born coach. These were far from casual remarks, as is often the case when indiscretions of this kind eventually find confirmation in the national press.
To this must be added the words of former Milan head coach Sérgio Conceição, who recently warned: “If the club isn’t strong, the dressing room can’t be either.” A warning that, in light of the latest news, now reads as more prophetic than ever — and one that demands serious reflection on the club’s internal structure.
Since the Napoli match: has something broken in the dressing room?
The timeline of events is telling. According to reports, tensions between Ibrahimovic and Allegri reportedly came to a head around the Napoli fixture played over the Easter period. Since then, Milan’s form in Serie A has visibly declined, with results falling well short of expectations and no consistency ever fully achieved.
Of course, the causes of a difficult run can be many — tactical decisions, physical condition, mental management of the squad — but if on top of all this there are internal tensions fuelled by off-pitch dynamics, the overall picture becomes considerably harder for any manager to navigate.
Ibrahimovic, Furlani, Allegri: who is really in charge at Milan?
The question of internal governance at Milan has been one of the most debated topics in recent months. The coexistence of Giorgio Furlani (CEO), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (senior advisor) and the technical leadership of Allegri has created overlapping roles and spheres of influence that, according to sources, have not always found a harmonious resolution.
Then there is the Tare question: the sporting director, who arrived with high expectations, now appears set to leave the club, making the search for a new high-profile executive figure one of the key priorities of the coming summer. As reported in recent days, Tony D’Amico is among the names being considered for the role.
A solid, cohesive management structure is the fundamental precondition for building a winning Milan. The fans know it, and so do the executives at RedBird Capital Partners, the American ownership group led by Gerry Cardinale. It is reasonable to expect that in the coming weeks, clear signals of a desire to reorganise and relaunch the project will emerge from the top.
Champions League: the goal is still within reach
Despite the current turbulence, AC Milan still have a real and concrete chance of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League. The squad has the technical quality and the Rossoneri pride needed to finish this season strongly. The players, in their professionalism, are being asked to set aside every background noise and focus entirely on what happens on the pitch.
Football has a remarkable ability to reset things through results. And a Milan side that closes the season in the Champions League spots would already have a solid foundation from which to plan a stronger future — with a renewed structure and a coaching staff fully committed to its project.
What to expect in the coming days
The next few hours will be crucial in understanding how the club will officially respond to the Corriere della Sera‘s claims. From Allegri‘s next moves — who, according to multiple sources, is reportedly weighing up his future given the internal climate — to potential statements from Ibrahimovic, and the actions of Furlani and the ownership: Milan are being called upon to send a clear signal of unity and transparency.
The Rossoneri faithful deserve answers and, above all, deserve a Milan that returns to being a protagonist in Italy and across Europe. The club’s history — 19 Serie A titles and 7 Champions League trophies — demands ambition and seriousness. Now is the moment to find the right direction again.
Source: Corriere della Sera
