Arsenal: Massimiliano Allegri Puts More Ducks In Gunner Row

Arsenal’s managerial future is up in the air like we haven’t seen in over two decades, and Massimiliano Allegri just keeps shoveling coal on the fire.

Arsenal nation had an absolute field day when the rumors first emerged that Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri could becoming to North London. We here at Pain in the Arsenal were throwing a far-too-preemptive party at the bright future that it brought.

Normally that turns into heartbreak when nothing materializes. But Allegri isn’t going anywhere (in a good way). After being advised to leave by his mentor along with the heavy ties, Allegri has made no move to deny the prospect.

And most recently, when pressed again, he held true to this theme. Allegri was questioned about his future with the Turin side and he had this to say:

"We have not met up, we’re not discussing next season, as there is plenty of time for that. I haven’t discussed the future with the board yet; we will have time to do that properly soon."

That is hardly a convincing deterrent and serves to put another duck in the row of him becoming the next Arsenal manager.

Allegri is not the type to beat around the bush, as we have seen from his interactions with players and boards, and as such, whatever he says can usually be taken pretty seriously.

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Nothing is decided. And in the world of football, that’s as good of a sign as anything. Because at the very least, we know that he isn’t committed to Juventus. Which is a start.

The allure of Allegri coming to the Gunners should be obvious. Arsene Wenger‘s club has gone stale and a new manager would automatically shake that up and put pressure on everyone to perform at their best. If for nothing else then to impress the new boss.

But that is the least of it. Allegri is known for standing up to his superstars and demanding the most out of them, something we have been begging for Wenger to do to the likes of Mesut Ozil.

And then there is the obvious parallel to what Antonio Conte has done at Chelsea. Both would come from essentially identical situations at Juve to join a Premier League club desperately in need of an overhaul.

Nothing like a bit of symmetry to pump people up.

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Of course, until we know what Wenger is doing (and he will take his time) there is always going to be that added impetus to not get too excited.

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