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Allegri Quiets Chatter About His Future at Milan
TL;DR
Massimiliano Allegri has addressed rumors regarding his future at Milan, stating he has not received any calls from the national team and intends to continue his journey with the club. His players, including Mattia Gabbia, have expressed strong support for him to remain as head coach.
Key points
- Allegri plans to continue with Milan.
- He has not received calls from the national team.
- Milan players support Allegri's continuation.
- Modric's contract conditions include Allegri's presence.
- Milan is aiming for UEFA Champions League qualification.
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Allegri Quiets Chatter About His Future at Milan
Milan took maybe a decisive step toward the UEFA Champions League qualification in the last round, and Massimiliano Allegri addressed the rumors about his future in his post-game remarks, playing down the links to Italy and Real Madrid that resurfaced lately (via Adnkronos).
āThis club and I started a journey together and will continue it. I havenāt received any call about the national team.ā
Before the Verona tilt, he had declared that it wasnāt in his nature to change frequently. The boss received strong backing from Mattia Gabbia. The defender stated that the whole squad was behind him and wanted him to stay at the helm. According to Sky, Luka Modric included Allegri still being in the Milan dugout as one of his conditions to exercise the option in his contract, alongside a competitive project and a top-four finish.
Per , the brass seems ready to give in to the gafferās demands, giving him more power on the transfer market. Heāll push for a veteran team to compete for the Scudetto next year.
Q&A
What did Allegri say about his future at Milan?
Allegri stated that he has not received any calls regarding the national team and plans to continue his journey with Milan.
How did the Milan squad respond to Allegri's future rumors?
The entire squad, including defender Mattia Gabbia, expressed strong support for Allegri, wanting him to stay as head coach.
What conditions did Luka Modric mention regarding his contract with Milan?
Luka Modric indicated that one of his conditions to exercise his contract option is Allegri remaining as head coach, along with a competitive project and a top-four finish.
