CM: The four reasons why Furlani wants D’Amico to be Milan’s sporting director | OneFootball

AC Milan have resumed the process of trying to identify the right sporting director to take over, and CEO Giorgio Furlani has a clear favourite.

Calciomercato.com recall that the choice seemed to have fallen on Fabio Paratici, with Milan ready to overlook his suspension initially because they believed him to be the right profile for the future, given his experience.

However, as the talks progressed they learned more information about his situation – such as his limited operability because of the ban and also the upcoming Prisma trail – which they clearly did not like and thus decided to pull the plug.

Furlani’s favourite

Tony D’Amico is the man that Furlani wants, and for four reasons. Firstly, the results obtained both at Hellas Verona and Atalanta are clear for all to see. He is quick and decisive in negotiations, has an eye for talent and he has extensive contacts within Italy.

Moreover, D’Amico has the ability to work in a team and a media presence limited only to when necessary. During this week, a contact between the parties is planned to get to know each other better and exchange ideas and visions for the future.

He is the main candidate in the eyes of the CEO, but he has a contract with Atalanta and this factor must be taken into great consideration. Furlani sounded out Giovanni Manna in recent days but the director is tied to Napoli by a contract until 2029.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic meanwhile has put forward the candidacy of Igli Tare, who is free from contract. He had a meeting in London a month ago with Ibrahimovic and Gerry Cardinale, then total silence. Now, his candidacy has almost automatically returned to prominence, awaiting Furlani’s thoughts.