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AC Milan promotes Bobby Gardiner to chief scout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:45 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

AC Milan promotes Bobby Gardiner to chief scout

Summary

AC Milan has announced the promotion of Bobby Gardiner to the role of chief scout, effective ahead of next season. Gardiner has been part of the club since 2019 and previously served as Head of Performance Analytics. His promotion marks a shift for Milan under owners Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, aiming to enhance their data-driven approach to player recruitment. He has participated in key strategic meetings, indicating his influence in the club’s new management structure. Gardiner's vision emphasizes the increasing importance of data in scouting and recruitment processes.

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•Bobby Gardiner promoted to chief scout at AC Milan
•Gardiner joined the club in 2019 as a data analyst
•He oversaw analytics that supported Milan's recent Scudetto win
•Milan's leadership aims to strengthen data-driven recruitment
•Gardiner emphasizes the value of spatial data in scouting

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As Milan’s leadership structure begins to take shape under Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, one name has emerged from the background to take on a pivotal role in the club’s new era, Bobby G...
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