Italiano meets Bologna for contract extension amid strong Milan rumours
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Italiano meets Bologna for contract extension amid strong Milan rumours
Vincenzo Italiano has emerged as the leading candidate for the Milan job. Italiano’s agent, Francesco Caliandro, will meet Bologna directors today to hear their offer for a contract extension. Milan are on the verge of hiring Igli Tare as their new sporting director, which means Maurizio Sarri will likely have fewer chances to sign for the Diavoli.
Italiano’s agent, Francesco Caliandro, will meet Bologna directors today to hear their offer for a contract extension.
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Italian sports papers report that the Rossoblu are eager to extend the coach’s contract until 2028. Italiano replaced Thiago Motta last summer, signing an agreement to 2026.
Why Milan will drop Sarri for Italiano
BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 04: Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, gestures prior to the Serie A match between Bologna and Juventus at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on May 04, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
It’s a meeting that directly concerns Milan as well. The Rossoneri are on the verge of hiring Igli Tare as their new sporting director, which means Maurizio Sarri will likely have fewer chances to sign for the Diavoli due to past tension between him and Tare at Lazio.
On the other hand, Italiano has emerged as one of Tare’s primary candidates for the job at San Siro.
During his first season in Bologna, Italiano won a legendary Coppa Italia, the club’s first major trophy in 51 years, beating the Rossoneri in the Final last week.
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According to Corriere dello Sport, Roma have sounded out Italiano as well.
The 47-year-old will listen to Bologna’s contract extension offer today, but according to the report, he expects a pay rise and a guarantee that departing players will be replaced adequately.
Today’s Papers – Italiano’s time at Milan, Ndoye asking price for Juventus
Milan turnaround: Tare new sporting director, agreement for three years. Allegri meets Bologna today to renew, but the Devil wants him to rebuild. Tonali is the target with the Champions League; otherwise, Florentino Luis of Benfica. The Maradona prepares to become one colour on Friday night. Napoli asks for the opening of the away end to be dedicated to social initiatives. DeLa dreams of celebrating a special birthday. La Penna the referee. Xavi and Italiano hot.
Italiano’s time
Milan turnaround: Tare new sporting director, agreement for three years.
The coach meets Bologna today to renew, but the Devil wants him to rebuild. Allegri’s path is still open.
Napoli, Inter and the crazy Friday Scudetto
Il Corriere dello Sport
All Blue
Scudetto night on Friday, the Maradona prepares to become one colour
300,000 more queuing, Napoli asks for the opening of the away end to be dedicated to social initiatives. DeLa dreams of celebrating a special birthday. Buongiorno towards the return. La Penna the referee.
Italiano pulls out
He has chosen Bologna: a meeting for the contract
Today, Fenucci and Sartori meet the lawyer Caliandro. The coach is tied until 2026 after the Coppa Italia triumph and wants to extend for two more seasons.
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Midfield, Tonali is the target with the Champions League; otherwise, Florentino Luis of Benfica. Good news for Tudor towards Venezia: Cambiaso, Kelly and McKennie with the group.
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Tare to Milan, the good turnaround
Today the yes: three-year deal ready. After the signings, the decision on the new coach. There was tension with Sarri at Lazio. Xavi and Italiano hot.
‘Toro, Cairo must decide.’
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/italiano-meets-bologna-contract-extension-080000837.html