July 20, 2026
After being appointed technical director, the former AC Milan great's first task will be finding a new coach
Dutch international becomes Real Madrid's fourth signing of the summer rebuild
The former defender has been named Serie A coach of the season
He had joined Bologna in 2024 and led them to their first Coppa Italia title in 51 years
Both teams will play in the Europa League next season after they were leapfrogged by unexpected challengers
The hosts came into the game under pressure after AS Roma's 3-2 win at Parma moved them level on points with Milan
The victory takes Luciano Spalletti's team to 68 points, a point above AC Milan and four above Roma
It was a stark contrast to last year, when supporters faced the heartbreak of losing the league title to Napoli on the final day
