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Pellegatti: Man City director emerges in Milan’s hunt after Krösche and Boto ‘fell through’

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are still searching for a new Director of Football but there is no stand-out name at the moment, according to Carlo Pellegatti. Gerry Cardinale chose to clear out the management after the final game of…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:20 PM
Pellegatti: Man City director emerges in Milan’s hunt after Krösche and Boto ‘fell through’
Key Things to Know
  • Carlo Pellegatti revealed an unconfirmed rumor linking a Manchester City director to AC Milan's vacant management role.
  • Pursuits of Markus Krösche and Pedro Boto for the sporting director position reportedly fell through.
  • Owner Gerry Cardinale is actively scouting candidates and reportedly favors appointing a foreign executive.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Journalist Carlo Pellegatti revealed that AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is actively searching for a new football director to lead the sporting department. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pellegatti stated that moves for Markus Krösche and Pedro Boto fell through, leading to an unconfirmed rumor linking a Manchester City director to the Rossoneri vacancy.

Pellegatti indicated that the incoming executive is likely to be a foreigner, though Cardinale is still holding ongoing discussions to finalize his decision. AC Milan previously restructured its management following the end of last season after parting ways with several figures, including Massimiliano Allegri and Giorgio Furlani.

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