Christian Pulisic's next manager? AC Milan weighing up Roberto De Zerbi approach with Stefano Pioli set to depart this summer

AC Milan eyeing a move for Roberto De Zerbi as they look to replace Stefano Pioli as their manager.

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Milan linked with a move for De ZerbiClub evaluating financial situation Rosonerri prepared a five-man shortlistWHAT HAPPENED?

After losing out on the Serie A title to arch-rivals Inter this season, AC Milan are all set to part ways with manager Stefano Pioli at the end of the current campaign. With the 58-year-old set to exit San Siro, the Rossonerri are now in search of a new head coach and have prepared a shortlist of five managers including the name of Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, according to .

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The report further claimed that the Serie A giants are currently evaluating their financial condition to find out if they can pursue the move, considering the Seagulls' head coach has a release clause of €15m (€17m) in his existing contract that runs until June 2026.

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The Italian side were earlier linked with a move for former Wolves, Real Madrid and Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui but they later backed out after facing backlash from their fans.

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Pioli's men will be next seen in action in the Serie A on Sunday as they are all set to face Genoa at home. They will aim to end the season on a high by winning their remaining league matches.