Lopetegui wanted by top clubs for next season
The coaching market is very active because there are several top-level coaching positions open. Julen Lopetegui is one of the contenders to find a new club in the summer as he is a free agent since leaving the Wolves project.
AC Milan are one of the clubs most interested in his services. Stefano Pioli is likely to leave after the Europa League elimination and the derby defeat that gave the 'Scudetto' to Inter Milan. Italian media report that he will leave at the end of the season despite the fact that he still has a contract signed until 2025.
According to 'Relevo', the Spaniard is in talks with the Italian club's board and they seem to be positive. However, there is still nothing firm because the termination of Stefano Pioli's contract also needs to be negotiated. In addition, the former Porto coach has other job proposals.
In recent months, the Spaniard has been linked with Manchester United, who are also unsure what will happen to Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman only has Europa League qualification within his grasp and has publicly called for signings to push for more next season.
Spanish coaches are highly valued in England because of the success of Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery and Andoni Iraola, so Lopetegui's skills are also in demand there.
The Premier League team bidding most strongly for him is West Ham United, who are pressing him to accept a salary considerably higher than the one Milan would offer him to take over from David Moyes.
And he has not been short of calls from Saudi Arabia, where months ago he turned down an offer from Al-Ittihad, who ended up signing Marcelo Gallardo.
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