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Massimiliano Allegri says Milan should intention for a Champions League placement in 2025-26 and divulges he accepted the supply shortly after sitting down for negotiations with Igli Tare and Giorgio Furlani.

Allegri was unveiled at a press convention on Monday.

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His Milan aspect start the pre-season preparation in Milanello immediately, Monday, July 7, 2025.

Allegri has signed a , returning to San Siro after 11 years.

“I’m joyful to be right here in entrance of you. Right now, we start this journey, the place we intention to realize nice satisfaction,” Allegri stated

“To realize outcomes, we should be united, transferring in a single course, with the duty of being a part of a prestigious membership like Milan. We share day-to-day operations with the administrators and different members. A improbable journey begins now. I’m very joyful and excited,” he continued.

Allegri: ‘My job is to place the gamers in the very best situations’

TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of Juventus, seems on previous to the Coppa Italia Semi-Remaining match between Juventus FC and SS Lazio on the Allianz Stadium on April 02, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)

“My job is to place the gamers in the very best situations to ship robust performances. The membership should be a united drive, and I’m certain it will likely be. Milan have a superb squad, and the membership is monitoring the whole lot. What issues is to achieve August 31 in the very best form. The primary six months are essential for getting ready for March, which is when the seasons are determined.

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“The primary aim is to return to the Champions League; we have to be in these spots in March.”

The Rossoneri gained’t be concerned in any European competitors in 2025-26 and can start the season on August 17 in a Coppa Italia match in opposition to Bari.

“At Milan, we should all the time intention for the highest and by no means settle. Working with nice dedication, particularly within the league the place it’s essential to keep cruise pace. You want a sure variety of factors, rating objectives and concede fewers. Objective distinction has all the time mattered in Italian soccer, they’ve drilled that into me since I used to be a child,” Allegri stated.

“It’s not about slim wins, everybody’s aim is to work nicely, begin robust and produce Milan again to the Champions League. That should be everybody’s mindset and we’ll solely get there via every day work, from everybody beginning with me. I’m very assured.”

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Each Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceiçao couldn’t keep away from sacking in 2024-25 and when Tare was appointed as a brand new sporting director, Allegri was the very first identify on his agenda.

Allegri accepted Milan job in a single hour

LA SPEZIA, ITALY – APRIL 14: Igli Tare of SS Lazio seems on throughout the Serie A match between Spezia Calcio and SS Lazio at Stadio Alberto Picco on April 14, 2023 in La Spezia, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

“When Tare and Furlani referred to as, I met them instantly,” stated Allegri.

“I used to be very enthusiastic, and in only one hour we agreed to start out this journey collectively. I’m very proud of the selection I made.

“What I’ve discovered is a membership with clearly outlined roles, which is important.

“I haven’t seen Ibra but. As soon as his appointment was official, we spoke,” continued Allegri.

“We’re joyful, he was an unimaginable participant and is now beginning as an govt. As Furlani stated, he’s a guide to possession and should be an instance to all gamers. Theo made a special alternative, he’s a fantastic participant and I want him the very best.”

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Milan have already welcomed Samuele Ricci and are on the verge of signing Luka Modric, whereas Tijjani Reijnders has moved to Manchester Metropolis and Theo Hernandez is

“We talk about alternatives every day. Now we have 25 outfield gamers and I’m joyful. Issues have to be completed slowly and thoroughly,” Allegri stated.

“The primary sport is August 17 within the Coppa Italia, a knockout sport that can assist us put together for the sport. Let’s begin by placing 10 gamers on the pitch and we’ll go from there.”

Mike Maignan was in talks with Chelsea in June however the two golf equipment didn’t attain an settlement and the Frenchman didn’t drive to go away. His contract expires in June 2026.

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“I’m very joyful he selected to remain,” stated Allegri.

“He’s the staff’s captain, a world participant, top-of-the-line on the planet. Credit score to the membership for convincing him to remain. I’m certain Leao may have a fantastic season.”

Rafael Leao has by no means been in superior talks with any membership to this point this summer season, and Allegri expects him to remain.

“I imagine in him. He’s studying his peak years as gamers normally hit maturity between 26 and 30. I feel he’s turning into extra accountable,” stated Allegri.

“I spoke to him this morning and I imagine the whole lot’s in place for a fantastic season.

“He wants 360-degree imaginative and prescient. Leao has extraordinary qualities, so does Loftus, Ricci, Tomori, Jimenez. I have to put them in the very best place to carry out.”

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As for Milan’s strikes in midfield, together with Modric’s switch, Allegri stated: “We’ll see when he arrives. He’s a unprecedented participant. We even have Ricci, Loftus-Cheek, who scored 12 objectives two years in the past – Fofana, Bondo and Musah. Now we have glorious gamers. We’ll play with three in midfield and arrange in keeping with their traits, aiming to get the very best out of them.”

Final however not least, Allegri was requested about his ideas on Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, a Milan goal and one in all his former gamers at Juventus, and Milan’s switch technique for the full-back positions, however the Italian was not desirous to reveal any element.

“Vlahovic is a improbable child. He got here to us [Juventus] at a really younger age from Fiorentina. I’m not massive on stats, however some numbers can’t be ignored. Within the final 20 years, solely as soon as has the league not been gained by the staff with the very best defence. Sarri’s Juve, who conceded 43 objectives. A high staff scores 60 to 80 objectives and in the event you concede 40, you gained’t end within the high 4.

“Jimenez can play full-back and Bartesaghi is an fascinating expertise. The Director has time to kind issues out. Now we have 4 centre-backs, Gabbia is a task mannequin in behaviour and angle.”