U23 decision and new challenge temptation: what Abate's future holds [Bonus Article]

In addition to changes on the first-team front, the youth sector could also change face ahead of the 2024-25 season. AC Milan are eyeing a U23 team to bolster the development of their players and Daniele Bonera appears to be in pole position for the job. Ignazio Abate, meanwhile, is sitting on an expiring contract and will have to make a decision.

There is a lot to go through, in other words, and most of it revolves around the future of Abate. Milan are very pleased with his work, it goes without saying, but they currently prefer Bonera for the U23 team and there are a few reasons for that. So, what does the future hold for the Primavera boss?