Milan's Front Office Shake-Up Continues
AC Milan's summer of change shows no signs of slowing down. After appointing Ruben Amorim as the new head coach, the Rossoneri are still searching for a complete senior management team to lead the club's sporting project. The dismissals of sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada and CEO Giorgio Furlani at the end of the 2025-26 Serie A season left a void that owner RedBird Capital is determined to fill with the right profiles.
Several high-profile names have already been linked with the vacant director roles, but so far no appointment has materialised. The club's patience is being tested, but according to Gianluca Di Marzio, a fresh Italian option has now emerged on the radar.
Domenico Teti: A New Name in the Frame
Milan are reportedly giving serious consideration to Domenico Teti for the sporting director role. The 49-year-old Italian is currently without a club after leaving his position as director of football at Wolverhampton Wanderers in November 2025. His tenure at Molineux was brief – lasting just 141 days – but he gained valuable experience in a competitive environment.
Before his short spell in the Premier League, Teti held a similar role at Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab, where he was involved in recruitment and squad planning. The Rossoneri are believed to be exploring domestic candidates with knowledge of Serie A dynamics, and Teti fits that profile as an Italian with varied international experience.
"Teti is a name that has been put forward because he knows the Italian market and has worked in different contexts," a source close to the discussions told Football Italia. "Milan want someone who can immediately understand the project's needs."
The Wider Search: Rangnick, Krösche and Others
Teti is not the only personality under consideration. Milan had initially targeted Ralf Rangnick, but the German made it clear he intends to remain as head coach of the Austria national team after the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Similarly, talks with Eintracht Frankfurt's sporting director Markus Krösche are ongoing, though the Bundesliga club has so far resisted approaches. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan will not give up on Krösche, but the addition of Teti to the list suggests a plan B is being developed.
Other names, such as Andrea Berta (formerly of Atlético Madrid) and Fabio Paratici (ex-Juventus), have been mentioned in Italian media, but no concrete negotiations have been confirmed. The club's hierarchy, led by president Paolo Scaroni, is determined to complete the appointment before the summer transfer window reaches its peak.
Key Takeaways
- Milan are still without a sporting director despite having hired head coach Ruben Amorim.
- Domenico Teti, formerly of Wolves and Al-Shabab, is now a candidate for the role.
- The club is simultaneously pursuing Eintracht Frankfurt's Markus Krösche, but progress has been slow.
- Teti's Italian roots and varied experience make him an attractive domestic option.
- A final decision is expected before the main phase of the summer transfer window.
Quick Facts
Candidate: Domenico Teti
Age: 49
Previous roles: Director of football at Wolverhampton Wanderers, sporting director at Al-Shabab
Other Milan targets: Markus Krösche (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ralf Rangnick (Austria head coach)
Current status: Ongoing search, no appointment yet