Former AC Milan assistant coach Mauro Tassotti has signed on to remain with the Rossoneri as a scout after what looked like an exit from the club earlier this summer.

The 55-year-old was part of a mass clear out at the Milan club earlier this summer which saw coach Filippo Inzaghi handed his marching orders, but it now appears as though the Rome native is set to continue his 35 year relationship with the club.

Premium Sport report that Tassotti has signed a two-year contract with the club that will see him become a scout. It is believed the Italian will be tasked with observing Milan players out on loan and assessing whether they are ready to play for the first team.

Tassotti originally joined Milan in 1980 and has spent the last 35 years at the club as a player, youth team coach and most recently as an assistant coach.