This season, Premier League powerhouse Newcastle suffered a downturn, with results plummeting. At the same time, the director of the team, Eshu Woof, has been scouted by Manchester United, and it is rumored that he may leave the team this summer. The team is in dire need of a strong leader, and according to The Sun, Newcastle are plotting to invite former AC Milan star Maddini to take charge of the coaching staff.
Not only did Martini create brilliance in his playing career, he has also shown exceptional talent in the field of management. As AC Milan's director since 2018, he has been credited with successfully transforming the team from a mediocre division to Serie A champions. However, the 55-year-old legendary left-back was sacked in June last year after serious disagreements with AC Milan's majority shareholders, American consortium RedBird Capital Partners, over operational guidelines. Newcastle have recognized his outstanding leadership skills and believe he will be able to transfer the AC Milan model of success to the Magpies.
It is worth mentioning that Newcastle brought in midfielder Sindo Donnelly from AC Milan for a transfer fee of 55 million pounds (about HK$540 million) in July last year, and now they want to invite Martini to be the director, which seems to be an intention to make the team "Italian style". Unfortunately, Sindo Donnelly was suspended for 10 months at the end of October last year for allegedly gambling on soccer matches. Recently, he is facing an even more serious suspension after the English FA accused him of gambling on soccer matches even after joining the club.
Also joining Stattin's team is the new director, who was a teammate of Newcastle midfielder Viana, and the 41-year-old former Portugal international.
