Allegri’s AC Milan future in doubt after reported fallout with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Massimiliano Allegri’s future at AC Milan is reportedly in doubt after an escalating conflict with club executive and former player Zlatan Ibrahimovic. According to the report relayed by World Soccer Talk, which cites Corriere della Sera via Monica Colombo, Allegri has allegedly decided to leave Milan at the end of the 2025–26 season following a series of disagreements over the club’s project and personnel decisions.

Why it matters

If true, Allegri’s departure would force AC Milan into another managerial transition with implications for the club’s transfer strategy, backroom structure and preparations for next season. The report links the managerial dispute to wider tensions inside the club, including decision-making around signings and the role of sporting director Igli Tare.

What the report says happened

World Soccer Talk’s summary says Allegri and Ibrahimovic clashed in early April 2026 over selection of the third goalkeeper for next season. That confrontation is described as the moment the relationship “completely broke down.” The report also says Zlatan offered tactical advice directly to players Youssouf Fofana and Rafael Leão, which reportedly aggravated tensions with the head coach.

The article adds that Allegri became frustrated by a lack of transparency around transfer decision-making. He is said to have requested reinforcements in early January 2026, which were reportedly rejected for financial reasons. Later, the signing of Jean-Philippe Mateta allegedly took place without Allegri’s or sporting director Igli Tare’s input, heightening the conflict.

Club structure and possible fallout

According to the same reporting chain, if Allegri leaves at season’s end, AC Milan are considering removing Igli Tare as sporting director. Matteo Moretto is cited as reporting that Tony D’Amico is among the candidates to replace Tare and is believed to have a strong working relationship with CEO Giorgio Furlani. The suggested changes would form part of what the report calls an attempt to reshape Milan’s sporting project after a season the club views as underwhelming.

International opening mentioned in the report

The coverage also notes an approach from the Italy national team side: Giovanni Malagò, a candidate for FIGC president, has reportedly sought to convince Allegri to consider the Italy head-coach role if Malagò is elected. The report says Claudio Ranieri would be involved as a technical director in that scenario. World Soccer Talk cites Nicolò Schira for that claim.

• World Soccer Talk cites Corriere della Sera reporting that Allegri and Ibrahimovic had a decisive argument in early April 2026.
• Allegri is said to have requested reinforcements in January 2026 that were reportedly denied for financial reasons.
• The signing of Jean-Philippe Mateta is reported to have occurred without Allegri’s or sporting director Igli Tare’s knowledge.
• AC Milan are reportedly considering replacing sporting director Igli Tare, with Tony D'Amico linked as a potential successor.
• Giovanni Malagò has reportedly tried to recruit Allegri for the Italy job, with Claudio Ranieri suggested as part of a proposed backroom team.

Context and limits of the reporting

The account rests on reporting from Italian outlets and the summarising article in World Soccer Talk. There is no direct quote from Allegri, Ibrahimovic, Igli Tare, AC Milan or Giovanni Malagò provided in the supplied metadata. Important details — including any official club confirmation of Allegri’s decision, formal statements about sporting director changes, or direct comment from the individuals named — are not present in the source material provided here.

AC Milan are reported to have begun the season strongly but slipped in recent months and sit fourth in Serie A according to the summary; the club still needs to secure Champions League qualification and missed out on the league title this season, per the report.

What happens next

Per the reporting chain cited, the next steps would be driven by official confirmations: Allegri must confirm any decision to leave, AC Milan would need to clarify plans for the sporting director role, and FIGC/Allegri would need to comment on any approach for the Italy job. Until primary sources provide direct statements, the situation should be treated as unconfirmed and subject to verification.