According to "Milan Sports News," Milan currently leads fifth-place Roma by only 3 points. If they ultimately lose their Champions League qualification, the possibility of head coach Allegri continuing to stay will be greatly reduced, and Modric is also very likely to bid farewell to Milan as a result.
The report stated that after Milan was defeated by Sassuolo on the road, their Champions League spot on the standings is in jeopardy. Currently, Milan only leads fourth-place Juventus by 2 points and fifth-place Roma by 3 points, while the team has always occupied the top four positions this season except for the first three rounds. If it collapses in this final stage, it may destroy not only the results of one season, but also the club's future team-building plan.
Once it misses the Champions League, the bonus funds from UEFA will be greatly reduced, and the possibility of head coach Allegri continuing to coach will also plummet. Allegri's contract contains an automatic renewal clause: if he can secure the top four, the contract will be extended to 2028; otherwise, it will only last until June 30, 2027. The core of the problem is not only the contract period, but also the transfer budget - losing the Champions League qualification means that Milan's investment in the transfer market will be reduced by hundreds of millions of euros.
One of the prerequisites for Allegri's return to Milan is to have the competitiveness to truly compete for the Serie A title from the second year of coaching. If the 2025-26 season ends in failure, his confidence in staying and pursuing the championship will be seriously shaken, especially if he also receives an invitation to take charge of the Italian national team.
For 40-year-old Modric, missing the Champions League basically means saying goodbye. If they can qualify for the Champions League, the club still has confidence in keeping this Croatian veteran; but if they fail to be in the top four, the hope of keeping him will vanish - Modric initially accepted Milan in order to compete for trophies on the highest stage. If the transfer budget is tight, key targets seen as strengthening the team, such as midfielder Goretzka, forward Sørloth or Gonçalo Ramos, will also become unattainable.
The financial situation is also not optimistic. Unless a high-priced player is sold before June 30 - S. Pavlovic has suitors in the Premier League, and Rabiot may also request a transfer if Allegri leaves - otherwise this year's financial report will end in a loss. Without the stable income of the Champions League, next season's books will also face the risk of deficit. At that time, the solutions will be very limited: either significantly control costs and reduce the total salary and amortization expenses; or be forced to sell those players with the highest salaries or those who have been invested heavily in recently.