Three-Way Battle – AC Milan, Inter & Napoli Contemplating Ex Juventus Boss Managerial Option
AC Milan, Inter, and Napoli could embroil in a bidding war to capture the services of ex-Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri.
Per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, all three clubs see the 57-year-old as a decent candidate to fill potential managerial vacancies.
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Though it's all uncertain, Inter have already started preparing for life after Simone Inzaghi.
Courted by Al-Hilal, the 49-year-old could leave San Siro after four years to embrace the reaches of Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, Beppe Marotta is in the market for a high-profile replacement.
Despite his dismal second stint in Turin, Massimiliano Allegri has emerged as a fitting profile.
AC Milan, Inter & Napoli Set Sights on Max Allegri
LISBON, PORTUGAL – OCTOBER 25: Head coach, Massimiliano Allegri of Juventus reacts during the UEFA Champions League group H match between SL Benfica and Juventus at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on October 25, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by)
In addition to Inter, Milan could try to lure Allegri back to San Siro, with Sergio Conceicao set to leave the club.
Indeed, January's Supercoppa Italia success won't be enough to help the Portuguese preserve his job.
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Then, there's Napoli.
Antonio Conte may wave goodbye to Stadio Diego Maradona immediately after winning the Scudetto.
Furthermore, he could reunite with Juventus in the coming months, forcing Aurelio De Laurentiis to search for replacements.
As things stand, Allegri's future will be among major talking points this summer.
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