AC Milan dismissed head coach Massimiliano Allegri after a season that saw the Rossoneri slip from third to fifth in Serie A, missing Champions League football for the second straight year. The final‑day 2‑1 loss to Cagliari sealed the drop, leaving Inter, Napoli, Roma and first‑time Italia entrant Como in Europe's top tier.

RedBird Capital, the 2022 owners, called the campaign an “unequivocal failure,” citing a last‑minute collapse. Allegri, who returned in May 2023 after a first spell that won the 2010‑11 Scudetto, oversaw seven losses in the final 14 matches—a downturn that cost Milan a title race after a form that saw players miss games recent season.

The sacking also saw chief executive Giorgio Furlani, sporting director Igli Tare and technical director Geoffrey Moncada depart, signaling a wholesale reshuffle of Milan’s football operations. With Juventus heading to the Europa League, Milan now faces a rebuilding phase that will need a tactical approach to regain Champions League status and satisfy a fan base.

Milan’s fall from contention underscores the volatility of Serie A’s title race, where a single defeat can derail a campaign. The club’s exit from the Champions League will hurt revenue and prestige, while the Europa League spot offers a chance to regroup. For now, the focus shifts to appointing a manager who can restore confidence.