AC Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani has publicly declared the club’s 2024/25 campaign a failure following their Coppa Italia final defeat to Bologna.
With European qualification hanging by a thread, pressure mounts on the Rossoneri after a disappointing season across all competitions.
What Did Giorgio Furlani Say After Milan’s Coppa Italia Final Loss?
Following Milan’s 1-0 loss to Bologna in the Coppa Italia final, CEO Giorgio Furlani didn’t hold back in his assessment of the club’s season.
Speaking to Sport Mediaset, Furlani stated plainly, “Let me congratulate Bologna. I have to say three things: this is a failed season.
“Number two, we have to close this championship in the best possible way, even though we are far from our objectives.
“Third thing: let’s share the disappointment with our fans and let’s not hide because we have made several mistakes.”
Why Is Milan’s 2024/25 Season Considered a Failure?
Despite high expectations, Milan’s season has fallen far below its objectives:
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Eliminated from the Champions League by Feyenoord in the knockout phase play-offs.
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Lost the Coppa Italia final to Bologna.
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Currently outside of the top six in Serie A, with slim hopes of securing a Champions League spot.
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Only silverware won: Supercoppa Italiana, after beating Inter.
The club had hoped to build on that early-season success, but inconsistency in both domestic and European competitions has derailed their campaign.
What Does the Coppa Italia Loss Mean for Milan’s European Qualification Hopes?
Had Milan lifted the Coppa Italia, they would have secured direct entry to the UEFA Europa League group stage.
However, Bologna’s win — secured by Dan Ndoye’s goal — not only handed them the trophy but also the Europa League spot.
Now, Milan’s only hope of European football lies in their final Serie A games.
They currently trail 4th-placed Juventus by four points, and while it is still mathematically possible to qualify for the Champions League, they are now reliant on other results going their way.
Can Milan Still Qualify for the Champions League or Europa League?
Milan’s path to the Champions League is extremely narrow. With only a couple of matches remaining, they must:
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Win their final games.
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Hope Juventus, Lazio, Roma, and Bologna drop points.
A Europa League berth is more likely if they secure a top-six finish — but even that is not guaranteed.
Should they miss out entirely, it would mark a catastrophic collapse for a team that began the season with title ambitions.
What’s Next for Milan After Furlani’s “Failed Season” Admission?
With mounting pressure from fans and disappointing performances on the pitch, major changes may be in store at San Siro this summer.
Furlani’s public acknowledgment of a ‘failed season’ suggests a potential shake-up in the management, squad, or both.
It remains to be seen whether Sergio Conceição will remain in charge or if ownership will push for a fresh start following a campaign that promised much and delivered little.
