Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has sent a clear message to the Rossoneri faithful: changes are coming. In a rare and candid interview, Cardinale revealed he will "review" the club's organizational structure this summer and has already held talks with coach Massimiliano Allegri. But his warning was blunt—missing out on Champions League qualification would be a "failure."
The tension at San Siro is palpable. Milan have won just one of their last five Serie A matches, losing three times and putting their top-four spot in jeopardy for the first time this season. With only two games remaining, the Rossoneri are level on 67 points with Roma, and fans are growing restless with both the management and the players.
Cardinale, who rarely speaks publicly, acknowledged the urgency of the moment. "As you know, I usually don't give interviews because I believe actions speak louder than words," he said. "But in a moment like this, it's fair to send a clear signal."
The owner praised the team's efforts for most of the season, noting they were in the title race until a recent dip in form. "Max and the team did a great job for almost the whole season. We were at the top of the table until the game against Lazio. Then, over the last five games, we risk throwing it all away."
Cardinale, who has been involved in sports for three decades, didn't hide his frustration. "I've been in this world for 30 years, but that doesn't make this any easier. We're focused on winning the last two games, but we're operating in a tricky environment. There's a lot of controversy and falsehoods. Honestly, I'm disappointed."
Some critics have suggested Cardinale prioritizes profitability over trophies—a claim he strongly refutes. "To say I care more about money than winning is absurd. Look at my life and career—I've always won. The idea that I'm doing this without the goal of being number one is ridiculous. But results must speak for themselves. When performances don't meet potential, like now, I'm certainly nervous."
He outlined his role clearly: "I don't coach, I don't score goals, and I don't defend. But I can do my part—providing the financial resources to field a competitive team, not just in Serie A but hopefully in Europe too. That's my job, and I'm pretty good at it."
As the season reaches its climax, Cardinale's message is unmistakable: the pressure is on, and a summer of change awaits at San Siro. For fans hoping to see their club return to Champions League glory, the next two matches could define not just the season, but the future direction of the Rossoneri.