AC Milan sacked football director Zvonimir Boban following a public dispute with CEO Ivan Gazidis.

"We thank Zvone for his efforts over the past nine months and wish him well in his future endeavours. We must now turn our attention to football and the important games to come," said Gazidis in a statement.

Boban was reportedly upset with rumors that the club were in contact with Ralf Rangnick for his position.

Boban said that Gazidis' behaviour was "disrespectful and inelegant" in a recent interview.