Maha Christopher
AC Milan have sacked manager Massimiliano Allegri following a disappointing end to the Serie A season that saw the club miss out on UEFA Champions League qualification.
According to Reuters, Milan described the campaign as an “unequivocal failure” after the club finished fifth following a late season collapse.
The veteran coach was dismissed alongside senior executives Giorgio Furlani, Igli Tare, and Geoffrey Moncada as part of a major overhaul aimed at restructuring the club’s football operations ahead of next season.
Allegri ended a poor second half of the campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari on Sunday, as Milan managed just one win in their final four league matches.
“The final stretch was completely inconsistent with the performance up to that point, with last night’s disappointing loss in the final game turning the season into an unequivocal failure,” the club said in a statement.
Allegri returned to AC Milan for a second spell this season after previously managing the club between 2010 and January 2014.
Although Milan remained in the title race for much of the season, a sharp decline in form toward the end of the campaign ultimately led to his dismissal.
“Further announcements regarding the next appointments will be made in due course with the goal to be ready and well prepared for the next season,” the club added.
