Milan's chances of a return to the top tier of European club football were put to an end after a 2-1 defeat to Cagliari Calcio in their final match of the Serie A season. The Rossoneri dropped from third to fifth in the league table and as a result failed to reach the Champions League for a second season running.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As such Inter Milan, SSC Napoli, AS Roma and debutants Como 1907 were Italy's representatives in the Champions League, with Milan being relegated to the Europa League along with Juventus FC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In their statement, RedBird Capital Partners - Milan's owners - claimed that the season had failed to reach the levels required.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We've been at the top two of the league table for the vast majority of the season with legitimate hopes for winning the Scudetto,\" said the statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Our inconsistent finish has completely undone the performance so far and this disastrous result in the last match has turned this into an unequivocal failure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It is now time for a total overhaul and a change of management within the football side of the operations.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The removal of Allegri follows a raft of departures from the club with CEO Giorgio Furlani, Sporting Director Igli Tare and Technical Director Geoffrey Moncada all leaving Milan with him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It is now time for a total overhaul and a change of management within the football side of the operations.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Milan's season disintegrated at the end with seven of their last 14 league matches being lost with neighbours Inter Milan going on to win their second successive league title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n