That was 99% by Italian media while he was mostly ignored by English media for example when being linked to Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal etc. Reports of RM are coming exclusively from Spanish media so far and we know Perez wanted him in the past.
I find it laughable that people comparing Pirlo to Allegri think they are insulting both. In fact, they are praising both for being champions and winning at all costs.
He just realized that he wouldn't win the scudetto when he keeps trying to change everything at once, like he did for a while. Sarri too realized that some time down the line. Eventually it sinks in for all of them that the only thing that counts here is winning and they cut down on the fancy footy.
I find it laughable that people comparing Pirlo to Allegri think they are insulting both. In fact, they are praising both for being champions and winning at all costs.
In Pirlo's defense though he hasn't exactly had the time or the preseason to impart his desired style upon the squad. Next season? Maybe he will but for now reverting to safer tactics makes sense imo
Why cheating ? Allegri first season he kept Conte formation and system untouched .... and slowly inserted his ideas into the team heads....
Pirlo now follows same bath, the root of this team built on defense , he did great step here, later he can add , tweak, tinker on his ideas... but the base and roots are exist ....