Although AC Milan and Fabio Paratici appeared to be on the brink of finalising an agreement, the appointment is now far from certain. Contractual clauses and Paratici’s existing disqualification have proven to be significant hurdles as negotiations entered the formal stage, according to Calciomercato.

The Rossoneri are now reconsidering their decision and have resumed evaluating alternative candidates. Due to his multi-year suspension, which stems from his tenure at Juventus, Paratici would be unable to assume an active role until 20th July.

Should Milan opt against hiring Paratici, they are expected to turn their attention to Igli Tare, who is currently out of contract and has already held discussions with Zlatan Ibrahimović. Atalanta’s Tony D’Amico is also under consideration, while Napoli’s Giovanni Manna remains a more distant option. However, persuading Aurelio De Laurentiis to release Manna would be a difficult task.

According to Alfredo Pedullà, Milan had reservations from the outset, and Paratici’s appointment was never a certainty. D’Amico’s prospects could improve if Milan’s ownership manages to persuade Gian Piero Gasperini to reconsider his stance and extend his contract at Atalanta. Depending on the choice of sporting director, Maurizio Sarri could also emerge as a serious candidate for the managerial role.

Our View on Milan and Paratici

It appears that some initial reports may have been premature, as these challenges surrounding Paratici were already well known. It is possible that the real stumbling block lies elsewhere, perhaps in the division of responsibilities within the club’s hierarchy.

It remains to be seen whether Milan will ultimately appoint an alternative candidate or whether this delay is a tactical move to exert pressure on Paratici. Another possibility is that the club may choose to retain him in a consultancy role until July, only officially appointing him thereafter. This approach would help Milan avoid unnecessary complications while still benefiting from his expertise in the interim.