AC Milan Approach Andoni Iraola’s Representatives After Sacking Allegri and Entire Sporting Hierarchy

AC Milan are reportedly targeting Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola as a potential replacement for Massimiliano Allegri, according to reports, with the club’s representatives said to have made initial contact with the 43-year-old Spaniard’s camp.

The approach comes after a turbulent end to Milan’s Serie A campaign. The Rossoneri were beaten 2-1 at home by Cagliari on the final day of the season — a result that left them fifth in the table and one point outside the Champions League qualification places. The club’s ownership described the late-season collapse as an “unequivocal failure” and moved swiftly to overhaul the entire sporting structure on May 25, 2026.

Alongside Allegri’s dismissal, the club simultaneously removed Chief Executive Officer Giorgio Furlani, Sporting Director Igli Tare, and Technical Director Geoffrey Moncada — a sweeping leadership purge that effectively strips the club down to its foundations ahead of a rebuild of its sporting operations.

Iraola, who turns 44 this year, has attracted significant interest from several top European clubs following an extraordinary season at Bournemouth. The Spanish coach guided the Cherries to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League — a historic achievement that secured European football for Bournemouth for the first time in the club’s 126-year history. Despite this landmark accomplishment, sources suggest Iraola is set to depart the south-coast club when the current campaign concludes.

The scale of his achievement at Bournemouth should not be understated. When Iraola took charge in the summer of 2023, the Cherries were widely regarded as a mid-table Premier League side fighting to retain their top-flight status. A sixth-place finish and European qualification represent a remarkable transformation for a club of Bournemouth’s resources and historical standing.

Milan’s interest is one of several high-profile approaches Iraola is reportedly receiving, with rival Premier League clubs also said to be pursuing the manager. His ability to overperform relative to squad budget and resources has made him one of the most sought-after coaches in European football heading into the summer transfer window.

For AC Milan, the appointment of a new head coach represents just one part of what promises to be a significant restructuring process. The simultaneous departure of their CEO, sporting director, and technical director means the club will need to rebuild its decision-making hierarchy before it can fully commit to a managerial appointment and begin planning for next season — which, barring a change in circumstances, will not include UEFA Champions League football.

Milan’s absence from Europe’s premier club competition will have notable financial implications, both in terms of prize money and the club’s ability to attract top-level talent during the transfer window. It also marks a significant step back for a club that has historically been one of the most decorated in European football, with seven Champions League titles to their name.

No official confirmation of any agreement with Iraola has been made public. The situation remains fluid as Milan work to install new sporting leadership capable of overseeing the managerial search.