Jorge Mendes proposes new coach to Milan
Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes wants to enter again in business with AC Milan. Mendes is offering Leonardo Jardim as alternative to Gattuso.
A last chance for Gennaro Gattuso to save his bench. After the unexpected fiasco with Frosinone, where the Rossoneri almost lost the match, the management decided to continue ahead with Rino. At last until Saturday’s Milan-Spal.
The mission of Gattuso is very difficult. Not only should AC Milan win against Spal but they must also convince with their game. And even that may not be enough to save Gattuso from being sacked. It seems that whatever the result AC Milan and Rino will part ways very soon. Like in previous cases, it’s the coach who pays when things go wrong and not the players.
There are several names that have started to circulate as his successor. Arsene Wenger is a strong alternative to take over but there are some obstacles. AC Milan can not offer him a high salary and also Wenger would probably demand considerable investments on the transfer market. Plus there is the language barrier.
Jorge Mendes has proposed a different solution. In fact, the Portuguese agent has offered Leonardo Jardim to Milan. Jardim, the creator of the Monaco miracle, is one of the most esteemed coaches in Europe and he is also available after leaving the French at the beginning of this season.
Leonardo Jardim
An international profile famous for his work with young promising players Leonardo Jardim could be the right person for the AC Milan bench. His characteristics are in line with Elliott’s project and AC Milan’s investments towards the future. For the moment Leonardo Jardim remains only an alternative but if Gattuso celebrates the new year without a team…