AC Milan have completed their search for a new sporting director, with former Lazio executive Igli Tare signing a contract to take up the role. The club is now expected to issue an official statement confirming the appointment and providing further details of the agreement.
Tare, who spent 15 years shaping Lazio’s sporting strategy, is set to return to Serie A management after a two-year hiatus. According to reports, the Albanian director has signed a deal expected to span three years, although it remains to be seen whether the contract will include an optional extension after two seasons or run as a fixed three-year term. His reported annual salary will be €800,000.
The decision to appoint Tare follows a lengthy and careful selection process by Milan’s top brass, as the club sought a seasoned figure to steer its sporting project through a crucial rebuilding phase. His extensive experience in talent identification and squad management during his time in Rome made him a standout candidate.
Tare’s first priority in his new role will be to oversee the appointment of a new head coach following the club’s recent managerial transition. Beyond that, he will be tasked with securing contract renewals for key players, including Theo Hernandez, Mike Maignan and Christian Pulisic. Attention will then turn to strengthening the squad during the upcoming summer transfer window.
The move marks a significant chapter in Milan’s restructuring efforts as they aim to return to consistent domestic and European contention. With Tare now in position, the Rossoneri hierarchy hope his leadership will provide both stability and ambition at a time when the club faces pressing decisions on and off the pitch.
