Former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is leading the race to become the AC Milan new coach after a meeting with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Milan are seeking a new manager following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri. The Italian manager was sacked after Milan lost their UEFA Champions League spot on the final day.
According to Gazzetta, Glasner has now gained the advantage of becoming Milan new manager after meeting with owner Gerry Cardinale and advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Reports claim the pair held a meeting in Germany that lasted around six hours, underlining Milan’s determination to appoint the Austrian as part of their long-term project.
Oliver Glasner celebrates with the UEFA Conference League trophy after Crystal Palace victory over Rayo Vallecano. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Glasner would not turn down the opportunity to manage one of the biggest clubs in European football. Having already made his mark in Austria, Germany, and England, the 51-year-old is reportedly ready to test his mettle in a fourth different European league.
Milan are on the lookout for a coach with international pedigree and a modern tactical philosophy, an attributes Glasner fits in perfectly.
Glasner won the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt before moving to the Premier League, and recently won the Europa Conference League with Palace.
Milan will now be hoping he makes Italy his new home with some Premier League clubs also interested in his service.
According to SportsBoom, Fulham have reportedly made the 51-year-old their preferred option following the departure of Marco Silva.
The London club are said to view Glasner as a manager capable of helping them challenge for European qualification and raising the club’s profile.
It’s now left to be seen if Glasner will prefer to go abroad or continue his adventure in English football.
