AC Milan's new leadership structure, spearheaded by Gerry Cardinale, has left fans and pundits alike scratching their heads. The changes, intended to bring about a new era of success, seem to be more of the same, with Cardinale taking on a more prominent role in operations. This move has been interpreted in two ways: either as a willingness to take on more responsibility or a sign that the club has struggled to find a suitable candidate to lead the sporting department.

The new setup includes Rúben Amorim playing a significant role in market decisions, alongside Bobby Gardiner and Hendrik Almstadt as part of RedBird's strategic team. Massimo Calvelli has been given signing power, while Jovan Kirovski remains in charge of the second team. However, the issue lies not with the individual profiles but with the distribution of responsibilities, which seems to lack a clear leader.

The question on everyone's mind is: who will be the true reference point for the sporting department? Who will be accountable for market mistakes and make key decisions during critical moments of the season? The risk is that the new system will lead to a situation where everyone participates in decision-making but no one takes real responsibility.

The only genuine new addition is Amorim, who appears set to have significant influence on team construction. While this might be a positive step towards building a coherent technical project, it raises questions about whether this is a strategic choice or a necessity due to the lack of a strong leadership figure.