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- AC Milan target Atalanta sporting director Tony D’Amico to succeed outgoing Igli Tare
- Rossoneri CEO Giorgio Furlani has offered a provisional two-year contract with an option for a third season
- AS Roma also want D’Amico to replace Frederic Massara at the Stadio Olimpico
- Final approval rests with Milan owner Gerry Cardinale amid internal power struggles
- Atalanta have already secured Cristiano Giuntoli as a potential replacement
AC Milan have stepped up their pursuit of Atalanta sporting director Tony D’Amico. The club need a new technical leader following Igli Tare’s decision to leave.
Chief executive Giorgio Furlani has moved quickly. He has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with D’Amico. The proposed deal would run for two years with an option to extend for a third season.
Furlani actually wanted D’Amico before hiring Tare. Now that the position is open again, he has revived his original target. However, the American owner Gerry Cardinale must give the final approval. He is reviewing the club’s entire management structure after a difficult season.
The decision depends on a power struggle within the club. If Cardinale keeps full control of sporting decisions, D’Amico will likely join. If former star Zlatan Ibrahimovic gains more influence, the club will look for a different profile instead.
Atalanta are prepared for the exit. They have already lined up Cristiano Giuntoli to take over the role.
Roma pose a serious threat to Milan’s plans. The Giallorossi plan to part ways with sporting director Frederic Massara. Their coach has asked the Friedkin family for a director he can trust. D’Amico fits this description perfectly. He worked successfully with Gian Piero Gasperini at Atalanta, and the pair won the Europa League together.