I fully agree with the sentiment that Galliani is the main source of the problem. This guy has completely lost his touch and made little to no effort to modernize the club infrastructure in order to survive and thrive in this new era of soccer. Forget all the signings or non-signings, I was absolutely furious reading report that Milan are "starting" to monitor the best U23 talents around the world this season. How can something like that ever stop? Young players with talent are the lifeline for every sports team in the world. Basketball, baseball, football, soccer, hockey or whatever you have, no team in professional sports ignore good young players except for us. I know we have had money issues, I know we have had difficulties from management level, but cutting budgets from scouting young players is like removing your heart to save your legs. The mere thought of that should have seemed asinine to even a remotely competent manager, and yet, Galliani seems to think it's a good idea.
Galliani, to me, is the perfect politician. The guy can weasel his way out of any trouble he ever gets into. Hell, he can probably get caught in the middle of having sex with a minor prostitute by his wife, and still persuade her to not leave him. For someone like Berlu, who have high standards on everything he touches, to tolerate the kind of under performance AND financial losses these last few years is almost unthinkable. And yet, Galliani can swerve his way around all the problems he has caused and come out with even more power than before (by taking away Barbara's power). Remarkable accomplishment no matter how you slice it.
I remain somewhat optimistic that the light at the end of the tunnel shouldn't be too far away for us though. Galliani is already 71 years old. I almost can't think of anyone in professional sports who holds any high stress, high level and high intensity position at that age. In all honesty, even if he thinks he is the emperor of Milan, his health has got to start deteriorating in the not too distant future. Unless he wants to literally do this job until his death, he will have to step down or at least take a step back soon. The clock is ticking for Galliani, and Milan fans might have some hope afterall.
Galliani, to me, is the perfect politician. The guy can weasel his way out of any trouble he ever gets into. Hell, he can probably get caught in the middle of having sex with a minor prostitute by his wife, and still persuade her to not leave him. For someone like Berlu, who have high standards on everything he touches, to tolerate the kind of under performance AND financial losses these last few years is almost unthinkable. And yet, Galliani can swerve his way around all the problems he has caused and come out with even more power than before (by taking away Barbara's power). Remarkable accomplishment no matter how you slice it.
I remain somewhat optimistic that the light at the end of the tunnel shouldn't be too far away for us though. Galliani is already 71 years old. I almost can't think of anyone in professional sports who holds any high stress, high level and high intensity position at that age. In all honesty, even if he thinks he is the emperor of Milan, his health has got to start deteriorating in the not too distant future. Unless he wants to literally do this job until his death, he will have to step down or at least take a step back soon. The clock is ticking for Galliani, and Milan fans might have some hope afterall.