Austrian Football Federation Keeps Rangnick, Bastoni Remains at Inter, Lucca Returns to Napoli: Top News
June 19, 2026 · Global
The Austrian football federation confirmed Rangnick's contract extension, while Bastoni stayed at Inter and Lucca returned to Napoli.
The Austrian football federation has confirmed that Ralf Rangnick will continue as national team coach. President Josef Proll confirmed that there are negotiations to extend the German coach's contract, insisting that the federation is ready to extend Rangnick's contract post-next World Cup. "We want it," Proll said, emphasizing his optimism about Rangnick's future. This has the potential to complicate AC Milan's plans, who have been interested in involving Rangnick in their new sports project.
Meanwhile, the Rossoneri club have reportedly accelerated contact with Oliver Glasner, reaching a preliminary agreement with the former Crystal Palace boss on a two-year deal.
On the other hand, Atalanta also announced the entry of Giuseppe Pompilio as the new sporting process director. Pompilio, who was a close collaborator of Cristiano Giuntoli for 13 years at Carpi, Napoli and Juventus, will be tasked with coordinating and optimizing all activities in the club's sporting area. With an educational background in law and experience teaching at universities, Pompilio is expected to be able to strengthen the organizational structure of the club from Bergamo.
For Inter, agent Tullio Tinti has confirmed that Alessandro Bastoni will remain in the blue and black despite pressure from Barcelona. Finally, Nottingham Forest said goodbye to Lorenzo Lucca, the Italian striker who returned to Napoli after a six-month loan spell in England. This former Udinese player will be sold again to the club that offers the best offer.
