Pochettino in talks with AC Milan after Allegri sacking

Mauricio Pochettino, currently in charge of the US men's national team, has entered into preliminary discussions with AC Milan about taking over as manager. The Italian club parted ways with Massimiliano Allegri, prompting the search for a new head coach.

Mauricio Pochettino, who currently manages the United States men's national soccer team, has held initial talks with AC Milan over becoming the club's next manager, following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri at the San Siro.

The Argentine coach, who previously led Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, is reportedly among the candidates being considered by the Italian giants as they look to reshape their coaching setup. AC Milan's decision to part ways with Allegri has opened the door for a high-profile appointment.

Pochettino's potential move to Milan would require him to leave his post with the US national team, a role he only took up relatively recently. His tenure with the Americans has been seen as a stepping stone back into top-level club football, and AC Milan would represent exactly that kind of high-profile opportunity.