Massimiliano Allegri has made his intentions crystal clear: he wants to stay at AC Milan for the long haul. The Rossoneri boss took time during his pre-match press conference to thank the fans for their unwavering support, even as the team navigates a rocky patch in their season.

Milan's form has hit a rough stretch, with just one win in their last five Serie A matches. That dip has shrunk their Champions League qualification cushion to a precarious three points over fifth-placed Roma, with only three games left to play. Tensions are simmering at San Siro, and some supporters are planning a protest aimed at CEO Giorgio Furlani during tomorrow's crucial clash against Atalanta.

Allegri, however, remains focused on the positives. "We can only thank the fans for now," he said. "They've been supporting us since August 17, and the stadium has always been full. We've always felt their support, and they'll be there again tomorrow in a decisive moment of the season."

The coach acknowledged the challenge ahead. "We have a tricky match. We've had a good week of work, and we'll have to face Atalanta as we try to return to winning ways—something we haven't done at home in a while. We must do, not just talk. Atalanta are an excellent team, and we'll need an excellent performance to bring the result home."

Goals have been hard to come by for the Rossoneri, who have managed just one in their last five outings. To make matters worse, they'll be without the injured Luka Modric and the suspended Fikayo Tomori for tomorrow's fixture. But Allegri isn't panicking. "I'm not worried; you have to look at things positively. Normally, after a defeat like the one against Sassuolo, one tends to see things more negatively. The destiny is in our hands. What's nice about football is that 90 minutes can change everything. That said, tomorrow we won't be mathematically in or out of the Champions League."

There's been plenty of chatter about Allegri's future at San Siro, with reports suggesting strained relations with Furlani could lead to a summer exit. The Livorno-born tactician has also been linked with the vacant Italy national team job. When asked whether he sees himself as a club coach or a national team boss, Allegri didn't mince words. "I want to stay at Milan for as long as possible," he insisted, putting to rest—at least for now—the swirling speculation about his next move.