Why is Ibrahimovic so desperate to appoint van Bommel as Milan’s head coach?
This season has seen AC Milan flirt with the notion of going forward without Stefano Pioli at the helm multiple times, and after defeats to AS Roma and Inter, it appears the parties are all but certain to split.
The 58-year-old has come dangerously close to losing his job several times, the majority of which have happened this season. Pioli, on the other hand, has managed to avoid being fired while revitalizing himself and Milan on several occasions. Nonetheless, the recent setbacks have pushed the management to play their hand, and the future will be led by a new manager rather than Pioli. According to Footmercato, the divorce will occur at the end of the season, and work is already underway to find the next coach, with numerous possibilities being considered.
According to the source, Ibrahimovic has a standout contender in Mark van Bommel, and the initial steps have been taken in recent days. The former footballer has managed at PSV Eindhoven and VfL Wolfsburg, but his time at Royal Antwerp is particularly intriguing; he won the treble with the team last season, which was greatly appreciated.
According to reports, Zlatan has urged that van Bommel be considered for the position by the club’s other officials, with their connection cited as a reason for the former striker’s interest. However, further investigation is required before he is considered the preferred candidate.