Key Takeaways:
- Italian sources reported that Milan have tabled a two-year contract offer to ex-Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner
- Competing reports placed Milan’s salary offer at either €5m per season or between €3m and €4m
- Glasner is said to have rejected Fenerbahce in favour of prioritising a move to Milan
Contract Offer Details
AC Milan have taken definitive action in their pursuit of Oliver Glasner, the former Crystal Palace coach, by extending a formal two-year contract offer. The Austrian manager has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Massimiliano Allegri at the helm of the Rossoneri.
Reports in Italy claim that Milan have offered ex-Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner a two-year deal. pic.twitter.com/wieIvUgbXl
— Football Italia (@footballitalia) June 10, 2026
Differing Salary Reports
While both leading Italian outlets agree on the contract duration, there is discrepancy concerning Glasner’s proposed wages. SportMediaset claims Milan are prepared to pay approximately €5 million per season, whereas Gazzetta reports a figure in the €3 million to €4 million range annually.
Decision Process and Technical Director Search
Milan’s owner Gerry Cardinale has prioritised the appointment of a technical director before formalising a coaching hire. Ralf Rangnick remains the primary candidate for this executive role at San Siro, and has already earmarked Glasner as his ideal coaching selection. Nevertheless, the Rossoneri hierarchy are still actively pursuing Glasner, irrespective of Rangnick’s recommendations.
Glasner’s Response and Competing Interest
Reports suggests that Glasner is receptive to Milan’s proposal, expecting the Austrian manager to accept the terms, although no deal has yet been finalised. It has also been revealed that Glasner turned down an approach from Fenerbahce, underlining his commitment to securing a move to Milan.
