Igli Tare emerges as top candidate for AC Milan sporting director post
Igli Tare, the former captain of Albania’s national football team and longtime sporting director at Lazio, is now the leading candidate to take over the same role at AC Milan. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Tare has held multiple conversations with Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani and is expected to meet again with the club’s top management in the coming days.
Why is this important: With the 2024–2025 season drawing to a close, AC Milan is under pressure to finalize its sporting structure and begin preparing for the summer transfer window. Tare, known for his sharp talent-scouting and success in building competitive squads at Lazio, is seen as the ideal figure to oversee Milan’s squad overhaul. The club is aiming to have a new sporting director in place by mid-May.
Who is Igli Tare: A well-respected figure in European football, Igli Tare spent over a decade as Lazio’s sporting director, where he was credited with recruiting key talents and maintaining consistent Serie A performances on a limited budget. Prior to his executive career, Tare played professionally in Germany and Italy, and captained the Albanian national team.
What’s next: While a formal appointment hasn’t been finalized, Tare has already begun initial groundwork in anticipation of the role. Reports suggest that if he joins Milan, one of his first transfer targets will be 24-year-old German striker Jonathan Burkardt, currently with Mainz, who has scored 16 goals this season and has experience with Germany’s national team setup.
A final decision from Milan’s management is expected soon as the club moves quickly to structure its technical leadership ahead of the summer.
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