Shock for AC Milan! Austria's Coach Rejects Lucrative Serie A Offer

Pulse Sports Team 07:36 - 13 June 2026

Ralf Rangnick, the coach of the Austrian national football team, has reportedly turned down an opportunity to join AC Milan after the World Cup. He was allegedly a candidate for the sporting director position, as reported by the Italian sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport.

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The 67-year-old German coach reportedly decided against accepting an offer from the Serie A club, despite his current contract with the Austrian national team expiring after the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

AC Milan endured a disappointing season, failing to qualify for the Champions League. Following this, the management dismissed coach Massimiliano Allegri, and the general manager, sporting director, and technical director also departed. According to Italian media, Austrian Oliver Glasner, who led Crystal Palace to a UEFA Conference League triumph last season, could be Allegri's successor on the bench.

Austria will kick off their World Cup campaign on Tuesday with a match against Jordan.