Six-time Serie A-winning manager Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly interested in replacing Julen Lopetegui at West Ham United.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Massimiliano Allegri is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are scouring the market for a replacement for Julen Lopetegui after an unsatisfactory start to the 2024/25 season. The six-time Serie A-winning manager is interested in joining the East London club, as he likes the potential in the squad’s potential.
The Massimiliano Allegri story
Massimiliano Allegri is looking for his next job after leaving Juventus after the end of the 2024/25 season. A native of Livorno, he endured an uneventful professional career, even though he represented nearly a dozen clubs.
The 57-year-old entered the managerial sphere shortly after hanging up his boots in 2003. However, Allegri’s stock rose nearly half a decade after he became a tactician, helping Sassuolo win the Serie C1 title in the 2007/08 season. His star skyrocketed after guiding AC Milan to the Serie A title in the 2010/11 season.
However, Allegri enjoyed the most fruitful phase of his managerial career during his first stint with Juventus, winning nearly a dozen trophies while guiding the Bianconeri to two runners-up finishes in the UEFA Champions League. The Italian tactician has been a free agent since his second spell with Juventus ended in the summer. However, a move to the Premier League might be on the cards, with West Ham United keen on securing his services.
London calling?
West Ham United’s interest in Massimiliano Allegri is understandable. The Hammers have endured a frustrating 2024/25 campaign thus far despite making heavy investments in top-class players in the summer transfer window. With Julen Lopetegui struggling to make his mark, the pressure is ramping up on the former Real Madrid manager.
Meanwhile, several candidates, including Roger Schmidt, have emerged on West Ham’s radar, with Allegri also a viable target. The six-time Serie A-winning manager is ready to join the Premier League club, as he sees potential in the first-team squad at the London Stadium.
The report has claimed that Allegri is “working hard on his English and is in London on a monthly basis taking lessons” as he is ready to move to the UK for his next assignment. However, it is unclear if the 57-year-old Italian tactician will become West Ham’s top target if they part ways with Julen Lopetegui.