Calvelli Appointed to End Management Void
AC Milan have appointed Massimo Calvelli as their new chief executive and promoted Hendrick Almstadt to oversee transfer operations, ending nearly a month without permanent senior leadership. The appointments conclude a period of uncertainty that began when the club dismissed four key figures in a single statement at the close of the disappointing 2025-26 campaign.
Head coach Massimiliano Allegri, sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada and chief executive Giorgio Furlani were all removed simultaneously the day after the season ended. This sweeping clear-out left the Rossoneri without a settled hierarchy for almost four weeks. The club considered numerous external candidates during this period before opting to promote from within.
RedBird Influence Shapes New Hierarchy
Calvelli, who joined the board of directors last summer, now steps up to the chief executive position previously held by Furlani. His appointment reflects the strong influence of RedBird Capital, given his previous role as the investment firm’s international CEO and his earlier tenure as chief executive of the ATP tennis governing body.
Almstadt will take charge of decisions regarding the transfer window, effectively functioning as sporting director following the dismissal of Tare. He will be supported by Bobby Gardiner, who has been promoted to director of Football Intelligence. Additionally, RedBird founder Gerry Cardinale is set to assume a more hands-on, operational position within the club’s daily management, signalling direct involvement from the ownership group during this transitional period.
Transfer Window Awaits Final Appointment
Despite these senior appointments, Milan’s front-office rebuild remains incomplete. The club still need to recruit a head of recruitment analysis before their summer transfer activity can formally commence. Once this final role is filled, the Rossoneri will begin their market operations under the newly established leadership framework, bringing an end to the administrative paralysis that has characterised the opening weeks of their off-season.