- Vincenzo Italiano has reached a verbal agreement to extend his Bologna contract until summer 2027
- Milan will now focus efforts on Massimiliano Allegri as their top managerial target
- Allegri is also Napoli’s first choice should Antonio Conte depart the club
Key Takeaways:
Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano has ultimately chosen to remain with his current club rather than sign with Milan, according to Gianluca Di Marzio and Sky Sport.
At today’s meeting between Italiano and Bologna, the third held by the two sides, a verbal agreement was reached on a new contract for the coach, which will extend his current deal by one year until the summer of 2027. This means that Milan are left disappointed, as the Coppa Italia-winning coach was their top pick to replace Sergio Conceicao, whose departure from the Rossoneri is reportedly just a matter of time.
🚨 Italiano has reached an agreement in principle for the contract renewal with Bologna, so Milan have shifted decisively on Max Allegri who is expected to make a decision shortly.
Allegri is oriented to wait for Napoli until Friday where they’re expected to meet with Antonio… pic.twitter.com/2aDK7Xyrmm
— Milan Eye (@MilanEye) May 28, 2025
According to Di Marzio, Italiano’s decision means Milan will now fully redirect their efforts toward another prominent candidate – Massimiliano Allegri. However, the experienced coach is also being considered by Napoli as their primary option if Antonio Conte chooses not to continue at the club. Allegri is expected to wait for Napoli’s final decision, likely to be made by Friday. Meanwhile, Milan are expected to accelerate talks in an effort to beat the Neapolitans to Allegri’s signature. The coach previously led Milan to a Serie A title in 2011.