AC Milan Reappoint Massimiliano Allegri as Head Coach

 AC Milan announced the reappointment of Massimiliano Allegri as head coach on May 29, 2025, replacing Paulo Fonseca, who was sacked after a disappointing 2024-25 season.

Allegri, 57, signed a two-year contract, marking his second stint with the Rossoneri, whom he led to the 2010-11 Serie A title and a Champions League quarter-final. The Italian, sacked by Juventus in May 2024 after a Coppa Italia win, brings experience to a Milan side languishing seventh in Serie A with 18 points from 14 matches.

Allegri’s return follows a turbulent period, with Milan exiting the Champions League group stage and losing 3-0 to Inter Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana. Fonseca’s possession-based style failed to deliver, prompting CEO Giorgio Furlani to reinstate Allegri, known for his pragmatic 4-2-3-1 formation. Allegri’s first spell (2010-14) saw him manage stars like Zlatan Ibrahimović, but his 2014 sacking followed a trophyless season. His recent Juventus tenure (2014-19, 2021-24) yielded five Serie A titles and two Champions League finals, though critics question his defensive approach.

Milan’s squad, featuring Rafael Leão and Christian Pulisic, offers Allegri attacking options, but injuries to Theo Hernández and a leaky defense (18 goals conceded) demand urgent fixes. Allegri’s immediate challenge is a Serie A match against Roma on June 1, with fans expecting a top-four finish. The appointment has divided supporters, with some welcoming his proven record and others skeptical of his cautious tactics. Allegri’s success will hinge on reviving Milan’s title ambitions and navigating pressure from owners RedBird Capital.