Tare Laughs Off Kean Rumours, Backs Modric Stay, and Sniffs Scudetto Shock at Lazio
AC Milan director Igli Tare dismissed rumours linking the club to Fiorentina's Moise Kean, urging focus on tonight's crucial Serie A clash with Lazio. Confident of closing the gap on leaders Inter to five points, he warned of the season's unpredictability while backing Luka Modric to extend his stay. As reported by Susy Campanale at Football Italia, Tare emphasised winning for consistency after the derby triumph.
Milan Chief Igli Tare Fires Up Rossoneri Ahead of Lazio Clash
Picture this: you're sinking a pint, chatting footy, and Igli Tare, AC Milan's sharp-tongued director, strolls in with the lowdown on transfers, title chases, and Croatian wizards. As reported by Susy Campanale at Football Italia, Tare's been swatting away gossip like a pro while eyeing a massive night at the Olimpico. With the Derby win still fresh and Inter stumbling, Milan's got fire in their belly.
Shushing the Moise Kean Buzz – For Now
Whispers of Moise Kean heading back to his old gaffer Max Allegri at Milan have been doing the rounds. The Fiorentina hotshot, fresh off Juventus days, is apparently on the shopping list to beef up the attack. But Tare? He's having none of it mid-season.
"Pointless yakking about that now," he told DAZN Italia with a shrug. Fair play – with the Serie A table dangling like a pint glass, priorities are clear: smash Lazio tonight for that derby momentum. Transfers can wait till the summer sales.
Milan's attack needs no reminding after Rafael Leao's fireworks in the Derby della Madonnina. A win pulls them within five points of leaders Inter, who huffed to a 1-1 draw with Atalanta. Nine games left? It's game on, lads.
Scudetto Surprise? Tare Knows the Olimpico Trap
Tare's no stranger to the Stadio Olimpico – ex-Lazio lad and suit, he gets the vibe. The ultras are back after their boycott, packing the stands for that proper cauldron feel. "Full stadium's the joy of footy," he grinned.
Lazio are wobbling through transition, but don't sleep on them. Milan got a Coppa Italia lesson here in December – Mattia Zaccagni's noggin on a Nuno Tavares corner did the damage. Tare's warning? "The season's full of surprises."
Focus is key, he insists. Gap's big, but step-by-step: win, close to five points, pressure Inter. With Adrien Rabiot suspended and Matteo Gabbia, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Santiago Gimenez sidelined, Ardon Jashari slots in beside midfield maestro Luka Modric. Huge chance to blow the title race open.
Modric Magic: Extension on the Horizon?
Ah, Luka Modric – the evergreen Croat who's hit a second wind in Rossoneri red. Celebrations against Pisa still echo; bloke's defying Father Time. Contract to 2027? Tare's all in.
"Luka loves Milan, Milan loves Luka," he beamed. Option's there from season start, but it's Modric's call. No rush – give the lad space, he's loving life in Serie A. Imagine him bossing midfield into his 42nd year? Pub legend material.
Tare's vibe is pure Milan: eyes on the prize tonight at 19:45 GMT, consistency post-derby, and dreams of Scudetto glory. Lazio might fancy an upset, but Rossoneri are primed. Kick-off's looming – who's buying the beers if they pull it off?