Milan, the Italian football club, announced the dismissal of its coach, Massimiliano Allegri, after a season of miserable failure.

Italian club Milan sacked its coach, Massimiliano Allegri, after failing to qualify for the Champions League, in a season the club’s management described as an “unequivocal failure.”

Milan dropped from third to fifth place in the Italian League after losing 2-1 to Cagliari on the final day, missing out on the Champions League for the second year in a row.

Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma and Como will – for the first time in their history – represent Italy in Europe’s premier club competition next season, while Milan join Juventus in the Europa League.

“For the majority of this season, we have been in the top two in Serie A, with a credible chance of competing for Serie A,” said a statement from US investment group Red Bird Capital, which bought Milan in 2022.

“The last term has been completely inconsistent with the performances up to that point, with last night’s disappointing loss in the final game turning the season into an unequivocal failure.

“It is time for change and a comprehensive reorganization of football operations.”

CEO Giorgio Forlani, sporting director Igli Tare and technical director Geoffrey Moncada also left the club.

Allegri (58 years old) returned for a second spell with the Rossoneri in May last year to replace Sergio Conceicao.

He previously managed the club between 2010 and 2014, winning the league in 2010-11 and the Italian Super Cup the following season.

Milan lost seven of their last 14 matches as rivals Inter won the Serie A title for the second time in three seasons.