OFFICIAL: Allegri returns to AC Milan as manager in new era for the club

Massimiliano Allegri has been confirmed on Friday as the new AC Milan coach after signing his contract with the Italian club.

The coach returns to the San Siro to lead a new sporting project in a period that generates great expectations among the fans.

On Thursday, Allegri met with Giorgio Furlani, Igli Tare and Giovanni Branchini to finalise all the contractual details.

"AC Milan is pleased to announce that Massimiliano Allegri has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Men's First Team," reads AC Milan statement.

The deal is now completely finalised, allowing the club to focus its efforts on planning for next season.

Allegri returns to a club he already knows well and where he will be looking to return Milan to the elite of European football.

The board believes that his experience and knowledge of the environment will be key to meeting the new challenges.