AC Milan eyes internal promotions as sporting director vacancy persists

AC Milan enters the summer transfer window without a sporting director or technical director after failed attempts to recruit the German pair Markus Krosche and Timmo Hardung, who remain at Eintracht Frankfurt. With just ten days before the window opens, the club is considering internal solutions. Technical director Jovan Kirovski, who has been with Milan Futuro since 2024, and data analyst Bobby Gardiner, long‑time scout, are likely candidates for promotion, potentially to head the scouting network or assume a pro‑forma sporting director role. Board member Massimo Calvelli retains signing authority for deals up to €10 million, while other options such as 31‑year‑old Devin Ozek have been mentioned. Head coach Ruben Amorim is already providing guidance to the interim team as Milan seeks to finalize its squad.