AC Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani recently gave an interview to Bloomberg TV, discussing the club’s sporting ambitions, financial health, and player contracts. Furlani emphasized that Milan is not under pressure to sell players, reassuring fans about the futures of key players Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez.
“Our ambition is to fight for the title in Italy every year and be competitive in the Champions League, while maintaining our business sustainably. Two years ago was the first year Milan was profitable in 17 years, and last year was the second consecutive year. This means we are not forced to sell players due to lack of capital or liquidity issues,” Furlani stated.
Regarding the contract renewals of Maignan and Hernandez, whose contracts expire in 2026, Furlani said, “As a fan, I can tell you (addressing the interviewer) that you don’t need to worry about Maignan and Theo.”
Furlani also touched on the club’s economic planning and ownership under Redbird Capital Partners, an American investment firm. “We are owned by an American company, Redbird Capital Partners, a significant investor in sports, media, and entertainment. We work closely with them. We have also become more American on the field, with two American players. But our decisions are entirely sporting: not based on nationality, but on the quality of the player. Christian Pulisic is an example, who also has considerable commercial appeal in the United States.”
Furlani further elaborated on Milan’s brand expansion strategies beyond Italy. “From a commercial standpoint, we have opened an office in Dubai and are the first European football club to do so. We have a relationship of over 15 years with Emirates and other commercial partners in the region, like the Kerzner Group. Our approach to the region develops through commercial partnerships, not capital injections.”
