Rangnick Extends Austria Deal, Rejects Milan: “They Lacked Clarity”

After weeks of speculation and negotiations, Ralf Rangnick has turned down an offer from AC Milan for a sporting director role, instead extending his contract as Austria's national team coach until 2028. In an interview with Sport Krone, the German coach discussed his talks with the Rossoneri, offering his side of the story.

“I stated from the outset that the contract extension was a fundamental decision influenced by many factors. Among these was the question of which members of my coaching staff would remain available. So, I can now sit here and say with great satisfaction: the right decision is to stay in this position after the World Cup. Three weeks ago, there was initial contact with Milan, and several conversations took place. I made it clear from the beginning that I wanted clarity before the World Cup started, but they still lacked that clarity,” he revealed.

Rangnick was reportedly offered the sporting director position and a role in selecting the new head coach, with Oliver Glasner being a potential candidate. However, the process stalled, and Milan shifted their focus.

In recent days, Ruben Amorim's name emerged as the frontrunner for the coaching role, and A BOLA confirmed that negotiations are currently very close to reaching a positive conclusion.