Key Takeaways
- AC Milan director Igli Tare says winning the Scudetto is the club’s duty, not just a personal ambition.
- Tare believes recruiting elite players like Luka Modric is simpler at Milan than at his former club Lazio due to the Rossoneri’s global prestige.
- Modric, who supported Milan as a boy, rejected rival offers to join the club, and Tare expects the Croatian to extend his stay despite current injury woes.
Igli Tare has declared that AC Milan must always consider the Serie A title a primary target. The club’s sporting director, who joined the Rossoneri last summer after a year away from football, insists reaching the top of Italian football is an obligation for a team of this stature.
Speaking to DAZN Italia, Tare explained how his new role differs from his previous job at Lazio. He stated that the AC Milan name carries significant weight in the transfer market. This reputation makes it less difficult to persuade world-class talents to sign compared to his time in Rome.
The arrival of Luka Modric serves as a clear example. Tare revealed that the Croatian midfielder grew up as a passionate Milan supporter. When the two men discussed the project, Modric showed deep knowledge of the club’s history. Despite receiving proposals from other teams, the 39-year-old chose the San Siro side to fulfil a childhood dream.
Modric currently faces a spell on the sidelines following surgery on a fractured cheekbone. His contract runs until June 30, creating uncertainty about his future. However, Tare remains confident the former Real Madrid star will ignore rival interest and commit his future to the Italian giants. He believes Modric will follow his heart and remain in Milan.
The Rossoneri currently sit on course for a third-place finish and Champions League qualification under head coach Max Allegri. Tare described his relationship with the manager as very positive. The pair shared several dinners after the transfer window closed to build a stronger connection. Tare praised Allegri as an intelligent leader who manages dressing room dynamics effectively.
The club appointed Allegri because of his previous success with the team, his understanding of the environment, and his capacity to handle pressure at a major institution. The season began with title hopes, but city rivals Inter Milan eventually seized control of the race. Ironically, the Nerazzurri lost both Derby della Madonnina clashes yet still built a commanding lead at the summit.
Tare pointed to an injury crisis among the strikers as a key reason for their collapse in form. Several key attackers could not train regularly, disrupting the team’s rhythm. Despite these setbacks, he maintains that Milan must always set the highest standards. Chasing the Scudetto is not merely his personal wish but a responsibility shared by everyone at the club.