Rangnick Addresses Failed Milan Talks, Clarifies Key Details

Austria's national team coach, Ralf Rangnick, has addressed his new contract with the national squad and the failed negotiations with AC Milan, who had intended to appoint him as technical director. He confirmed that the "Rossoneri's" indecisiveness prevented an agreement, and he emphatically dismissed claims in the Italian press that he had demanded complete sporting and technical authority within the club.

“From the very beginning, I stated that renewing my contract and continuing my work here was a significant decision, influenced by numerous factors. It was also crucial for me to know that my staff would remain. Yes, I could comment on Milan's interest, but I don't believe it's particularly relevant right now. It's certainly no secret that there were contacts between us three weeks ago. At that time, I made it clear that I wanted and needed a definitive decision before the World Cup began. Ultimately, it turned out there was no clarity from their side.

I haven't read the newspaper reports, apart from those our press officer showed me. I can only say that I reacted to them with a smile and a slight laugh. Don't believe everything you read, especially if the newspaper is Italian. Complete decision-making power, demands for staff, and so on… There were never any demands from my side in that regard, even though some people tried to portray it that way,” Rangnick stated at his press conference concerning Austria's participation in the 2026 World Cup.