Repubblica: Pioli consolidates position with results and Ibrahimovic’s support

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has consolidated his position as coach with a superb run of results in 2024 and the support from Zlatan Ibrahimovic since the Swede returned to the club.

As highlighted by La Repubblica (via Milan News), the Italian coach is looking very strong in his position now after such a promising start to 2024 and it looks more than likely that he will be in the post next season.

In the winter, it seemed like Pioli was playing out his final season as Milan coach with results not going his way and various names being linked with the job for 2024/25.

In 2024, though, Milan have won 14 out of 19 games, look on course to finish second in Serie A which is the best that could be hoped for after Inter’s dominance, and are much more astute defensively with fewer injuries to worry about.

Another big factor in Pioli feeling secure in his role is that Ibrahimovic supports him, with the senior advisor seemingly wielding a lot more power than many first expected.

It seems that Ibrahimovic will have genuine sway over transfers and managerial appointments which means Pioli needs to keep his former striker onside if he wants to get a new contract.