AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani says coach Massimiliano Allegri is in their long-term planning.

Galliani was also asked about reports Allegri is the favourite for the Italy job should Cesare Prandelli step down after the World Cup.

"I won't make predictions, but I can say his contract is due to expire in June and he'll have to wait. We need to balance the books, so we can only discuss renewals from May onwards, including Allegri."

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