Report: Gazidis considering Gattuso permanence, many changes in case of missed UCL

18 mag 2019

As reported by Corriere della Sera, both Gennaro Gattuso and Leonardo's futures at AC Milan are in the balance. But the situation is fluid and CEO Ivan Gazidis has already traced two paths: one with the Champions League, another without.

In case of failure to reach fourth place, a lot would change. But in the event of a goal achieved, he could partly focus on continuity and Gattuso could stay. His chances, in fact, are on a rise. Gazidis appreciates how Gattuso handled the crisis, from the brawl with Kessie to the issues with Tiemoue Bakayoko and more.

Then there is also the economic reason that could have its weight. Firing the coach would cost about 10 million euros, the gross salary of the next two years of Gattuso's contract. Money that Elliott would prefer to invest in another way.

Moreover, at the moment the alternatives do not convince the Rossoneri. Eusebio Di Francesco is not considered, while Maurizio Sarri's arrival remains complicated.