AC Milan have appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach, with the six-time Serie A winner returning for a second spell in control of the Italian giants.
Allegri, who beforehand coached Milan from 2010 to 2014, replaces Sérgio Conceição who was sacked on Thursday.
The seven-time European champions are coming off a disappointing season, the place they completed eighth in Serie A, 19 factors behind champions Napoli, and missed out on a spot in UEFA competitors.
Milan shall be hoping for a return to glory underneath Allegri, who led Milan to a Serie A title in 2011.
After leaving Milan, Allegri loved two separate spells in control of Juventus, the place he received an extra 5 Italian championships together with 5 Coppas Italia. He additionally twice led them to the Champions League ultimate.
The 57-year-old left Juventus in controversial circumstances on the finish of the 2023-24 season, two days after they beat Atalanta within the Coppa Italia ultimate.
Allegri was despatched off late within the ultimate after shedding his cool over a choice, ripping off his jacket and sarcastically applauding the referee. Juventus mentioned that Allegri’s behaviour was not according to their “values.”
At Milan, Allegri will take cost of a squad that options United States internationals Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah. Pulisic is coming the off the perfect season of his profession, with 17 targets and 12 assists in all competitions.
