popular “revolt” that prevented the signing of Julen to Milan
The possible signing of Julen Lopetegui to Milan has suffered an unexpected setback. Spanish coach who also ranks privileged position in the “casting” for the management of West HamHe became in option “number 1” he will replace Stefano Pioli on the San Siro bench. In other words, he was “the chosen one.”
However, its emergence slowed after the hashtag #Nopetegui became a trending topic on social media. Campaign to “reset” the candidacy of the former Spanish coach, promoted through the MilanZone accountreceived, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, “over 10,000 signatures in less than 48 hours.”
Milan are a great team that don’t deserve a coach like Lopetegui. We don’t want him on the Rossonero bench under any circumstances. (…). Lopetegui’s arrival could jeopardize that historical legacy given his coaching background. For example, during his time at Real Madrid the team performed poorly and he was sacked just four months later. “We want to protect Milan’s legacy and ensure that it is led by a coach worthy of its proud history,” they say.
“For this reason, we ask the club management to keep Lopetegui away from our beloved bench.“, says the unexpected advertisement of the “Milan Zone”, which, in addition, invited fans to stop following the club’s official accounts put more pressure on the Council.
The truth is that the riot – Milan fears more protests against Genoa – appears to have had an effect. “The hypothesis that Lopetegui is coaching Milan has completely failed,” reports La Gazzetta.
There was even a draft agreement.
It’s hard to believe, to tell the truth. Gerry Cardinale, the new owner of Milan, has already given the green light to the arrival from the former coach of Wolverhampton, Sevilla, Real Madrid and Porto and others. Moreover, the first contacts took place back in December. “Rossoneri”, as noted in Italy, value “his international experience in big clubs, his ability to promote youth, as well as his professional and human style, “according to the club’s profile.”
Moreover, La Gazzetta dello Sport assures that Milan already had Lopetegui’s draft contract on the table.: I was going to sign a contract with tryears in the amount of four million according to the season.
Casting resumes
The unexpected reaction to Lopetegui’s signing has forced Milan to look for a new candidate to fill the bench. Option for Roberto de Zerbi (Brighton) renewed and Paulo Fonseca (Lille) gaining momentum. Another option currently being considered This is Mark van Bommel (Antwerp).