Serie A: AC Milan approach Pochettino after Allegri exit

AC Milan has reportedly initiated discussions with Mauricio Pochettino as the Italian club seeks a new manager following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri. Pochettino, who currently leads the United States men's national team, is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

According to BBC Sport, Pochettino remains focused on the World Cup. However, Milan is believed to be keen on appointing him once his contract with U.S. Soccer concludes after the tournament. The 54-year-old Argentine has not managed a club since departing Chelsea at the end of the 2023-24 season.

During his tenure at Chelsea, Pochettino guided the team to a sixth-place Premier League finish and the Carabao Cup final. Prior to that, he spent 18 months at Paris Saint-Germain, winning Ligue 1 and the French Cup. He also had a successful five-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur, reaching the UEFA Champions League final in 2019.

AC Milan made the decision to sack Allegri after the team failed to secure a spot in next season's Champions League. They finished fifth in Serie A, missing out on Europe's premier club competition for the second consecutive year, a result considered a significant disappointment by club officials despite qualifying for the UEFA Europa League.