AC Milan's preparations for the upcoming season have hit a snag with Markus Krösche and Timmo Hardung rejecting roles in the club's management. The duo had appeared to be on the verge of joining but ultimately decided to stay at Eintracht Frankfurt. This development leaves Ruben Amorim, recently appointed as the new coach, without the key support staff he had been expecting.

Krösche and Hardung were considered crucial to Milan's new management structure, with Amorim having expressed a favourable opinion on the German's appointment as Head of Football. However, with their rejection, Milan must now look elsewhere for suitable candidates. The club had already begun planning for the summer mercato, but this setback will undoubtedly cause some delays.

Several names have been touted as potential candidates for the Head of Football position, including José Boto, currently at Flamengo, and Devin Özek, who recently left Fenerbahce. Sebastian Kehl, the former Borussia Dortmund player, and Jason Ayto, fresh from his time at Brighton, are also being considered. Milan's sporting director, Gerry Cardinale, will have to act quickly to find the right candidate.

Time is of the essence for Milan, who are already behind in their planning for the summer mercato. Amorim's arrival without a fully assembled support staff is not ideal, and the club must move swiftly to rectify the situation.