Sources indicate that Andoni Iraola is likely to choose Crystal Palace over Milan, shifting the focus for the Rossoneri’s managerial vacancy to candidates including Xavi, Oliver Glasner, and Mauricio Pochettino. Notably, Pochettino has already engaged in discussions with the Serie A club.
The former Bournemouth coach, Andoni Iraola, is increasingly expected to opt for Crystal Palace instead of Milan, according to reports from various outlets, including La Gazzetta dello Sport and Sportmediaset.
Iraola Favors Premier League Move
While Iraola was initially Milan’s top choice to succeed Massimiliano Allegri, it appears the Spaniard is now inclined to accept Crystal Palace’s offer, citing both personal and professional reasons. Gazzetta suggests that Iraola’s preference for the Premier League stems from Milan’s current transitional phase, which includes the departure of directors and Allegri after their failure to secure Champions League qualification.
With Iraola potentially heading to Palace, Oliver Glasner has reportedly emerged as a viable option for Milan, alongside former Barcelona manager Xavi. Both Gazzetta and transfer expert Nicolò Schira confirm that Mauricio Pochettino is also a contender for the Rossoneri’s top coaching position.
According to Gazzetta, Pochettino had previously expressed his interest to Milan weeks ago, but it remains uncertain if his position has changed following Milan’s absence from the Champions League. Conversely, Schira reports that Pochettino was only recently put forward as a candidate, with the Argentine expected to depart his role with the USMNT after the World Cup.
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Multiple sources claim that Andoni Iraola is expected to choose Crystal Palace over Milan. This development shifts the focus for the Rossoneri’s managerial search to other candidates such as Xavi, Oliver Glasner, and Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino has reportedly already held preliminary discussions with the Serie A club.
Ex-Bournemouth coach Iraola is increasingly likely to opt for Crystal Palace rather than Milan, according to several reports, including those from La Gazzetta dello Sport and Sportmediaset.
Iraola Likely to Snub Milan for Crystal Palace
Iraola had emerged as Milan’s primary target to replace Massimiliano Allegri. However, the Spaniard appears keen to accept an offer from Palace for a combination of family and professional reasons. According to Gazzetta, Iraola is inclined to continue in the Premier League, partly because Milan is undergoing a rebuilding phase, having dismissed all their directors and Allegri after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
With Iraola potentially moving to Palace, Glasner is reportedly considered an option for Milan, alongside former Barcelona coach Xavi. Both Gazzetta and transfer expert Nicolò Schira report that even USMNT coach Pochettino is being considered by the Rossoneri.
Gazzetta suggests that Pochettino made himself available to Milan several weeks ago, but it is yet to be seen if his stance has altered after Milan’s failure to qualify for the Champions League. On the other hand, Schira reports that Pochettino was only recently offered to Milan, as the Argentine is set to leave the USMNT following the World Cup.