Rafa Benitez says former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui would be a positive appointment for AC Milan. Lopetegui is in contact with Milan about replacing Stefano Pioli next season.
AC Milan have pulled back on their plans to hire Julen Lopetegui as the new head coach, with three candidates now re-entering the frame as alternative options.
With the news that AC Milan are no longer convinced by the idea of hiring Julen Lopetegui, a new name has entered the frame as a possible alternative option.
The AC Milan hierarchy seem to have taken into account the strong protests regarding Julen Lopetegui, but they are not willing to bow to fan pressure when it comes to Antonio Conte.
The AC Milan leadership appear to be rethinking their decision to hire Julen Lopetegui as the replacement for Stefano Pioli, and the list of candidates can once again be enlarged.
Sky Italia's Manuele Baiocchini is reporting AC Milan management have noted the backlash against their move against Julen Lopetegui. The former Wolves manager is being lined up to replace Stefano Pioli, but fans are petitioning against the move.
Milan and West Ham United continue to be linked with the same coaches on the transfer market, as after Julen Lopetegui, they are both interested in Paulo Fonseca.
AC Milan hero Stefano Eranio has questioned their move for Julen Lopetegui. The former Wolves manager is being linked with Stefano Pioli's job at AC Milan.
Julen Lopetegui has earned universal approval inside the Milan brass. The choice only needs the stamp of approval of owner Gerry Cardinale. On the other hand, the Rossoneri are revolting only against it, and the patron isn’t deaf to the protest, TuttoSport informs.
AC Milan have been forced to look into alternative candidates after the vocal response following the rumours that Julen Lopetegui was about to be hired as the head coach, and Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly among them.
Julen Lopetegui has been out of work since leaving Wolves in August, just before the start of the season, although he is edging closer to making his return to management.
Spanish boss Julen Lopetegui is set to be confirmed as the new AC Milan manager in the coming weeks. The Italian giants are preparing for a change at the top after falling short to arch rivals Inter Milan in the Serie A title race.
Milan are facing competition for Julen Lopetegui, as West Ham are interested in the Spanish coach as well. The London outfit intends to move on from David Moyes and offered a lucrative three-year contract, Tuttomercatoweb relays.
Veteran Spanish boss Julen Lopetegui is the rumoured front runner to take charge at AC Milan this summer. The Italian giants are planning a change of manager in the coming weeks after falling short to rivals Inter Milan in the Serie A title race.
The future of Stefano Pioli on the Milan bench might be decided in the next five days between the return leg against Roma in the Europa League and the Derby, and the brass has been keeping in touch with Julen Lopetegui to replace him, Corriere dello Sport relays.
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