Three Outfits Interested in Outbound Manager Pioli

Stefano Pioli will have options after the end of his Milan tenure, although not exclusively depending on him, if he wants to bounce back right away without taking a break. He’ll meet with the management midweek to be formally informed of the sacking. He’ll have to negotiate his way out since he has another year on this contract. He’s unlikely to give the team a discount, Calciomercato informed.

The boss would be glad to join Napoli next. The challenge would be similar to when he took over Milan. Their players fit his style, and he believes they could be competitive quickly.

On the other hand, Aurelio De Laurentiis is conducting a wide search. Gian Piero Gasperini is currently the top name on his list, should he decide to leave Atalanta. Antonio Conte is also in the picture but is starting to lose patience, La Repubblica reported.

Pioli would be on Bologna’s radar if they didn’t convince Thiago Motta to stick around. The Felsinei are also tracking Maurizio Sarri and Vincenzo Italiano.

As far as foreign teams are concerned, Fenerbahce tested the waters for the 2022 Scudetto winner. He’d reunite with Rade Krunic in Turkey.

Our Take on Pioli

He’s been much maligned as he runs his course with Milan, but he’d be a sound choice for a few sides. Tactically speaking, he’d be the easiest fit for Napoli, but they seem to prefer a more intense gaffer, at least until they have a chance to grab an elite one.