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Why Massimiliano Allegri's second stint as AC Milan manager will begin with a two-game suspension - explained

<p>After plenty of speculation, Allegri has reportedly put pen to paper on a two-year contract to replace Sergio Conceicao at AC Milan. However, as per Football Italia, Rossoneri fans will have to wait to see him on the touchline again as he has a two-match ban to serve from his time with Juventus in 2024.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Italian manager went ballistic during Juventus' Coppa Italia final against Atalanta last year. The six-time Serie A winner was handed a €5,000 fine for his chaotic behaviour as he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/max-allegri-tears-off-his-tie-juventus-coppa-italia-final-win-against-atalanta/bltd146b3ae71f1b724" target="_blank">took off his jacket, tie, and even went as far as insulting Juventus' sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli</a>. Now, after taking a year-long break, Igli Tare has brought Allegri back to Milan. The 57-year-old previously coached the Rossoneri to the Serie A title in 2011.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>With the managerial position sorted, sporting director Tare will now shift his focus to securing contract extensions for key players. One of the top priorities is Theo Hernandez, whose future at Milan remains uncertain with contract talks currently on hold. The club is keen to avoid losing the star left-back on a free transfer, and while efforts are being made to renew his deal, failure to reach an agreement could force Milan to consider a sale.</p><p>Another player the club is keen to keep is Tijjani Reijnders. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ac-milan-fire-sale-serie-a-giants-ruthless-overhaul-man-city-tijjani-reijnders/blt81060b82f3c1fff6" target="_blank">Manchester City have shown serious interest</a>, and the Dutch midfielder is reportedly open to the move, but Milan still have an upper hand as they extended his contract until 2028 and won’t let him go unless an offer over €70 million comes in.</p>

TELL ME MORE

<p>Having failed to qualify for the Champions League and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ac-milan-winning-coppa-italia-save-season-star-studded-squad-rafael-leao-theo-hernandez-summer-sales/bltb5d7f6a6b2557fa7" target="_blank">missing out on around €80m, the San Siro club are</a> likely to have a busy summer with outgoings possible. Allegri, meanwhile, will hope he is given the opportunity to shape his own squad in order to mount a title challenge next season following a disappointing campaign.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR AC MILAN?

Why Massimiliano Allegri's second stint as AC Milan manager will begin with a two-game suspension - explained | Goal.com

AC Milan are set to appoint Massimiliano Allegri as head coach for a second time, but the Italian will miss the start of next season.