AC Milan are on the verge of appointing Igli Tare as their new sporting director, according to renowned Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. The 51-year-old executive is expected to finalize negotiations with the Rossoneri in the coming days.
The deal is reportedly set to be completed before next week, allowing Tare to assume his new role immediately after the conclusion of the current season.
Tare brings considerable experience to the position, having served as Lazio's sporting director from 2008 to 2023. During his 15-year tenure with the Roman club, he established a reputation for his shrewd recruitment strategy.
The Albanian executive was instrumental in bringing several key players to the Biancocelesti, including prolific striker Ciro Immobile, midfield maestro Sergej Milinković-Savić, winger Felipe Anderson, defender Stefan de Vrij, and creative midfielder Luis Alberto. Additionally, he appointed Simone Inzaghi as head coach, a decision that proved successful for the club.
According to analysis from Statbet, Tare's recruitment at Lazio resulted in some of the highest player value appreciation rates in Serie A over the past decade.
Tare had previously addressed speculation about potentially working with Milan, and now appears ready to take on a new challenge at one of Italy's most storied clubs as they continue their project to return to the pinnacle of European football.
