AC Milan confirmed the the firing of Paulo Fonseca on Monday and have named ex-Porto boss Sérgio Conceição as their new head coach on a two-and-half 12 months deal.
Fonseca had introduced his departure earlier than the membership did within the early hours of Monday morning as he left the San Siro stadium following Milan’s 1-1 draw with Roma.
“Yes, it is true. I’m out,” Fonseca informed reporters when he lowered his automotive window. “That’s life … I did the whole lot I may.”
“AC Milan proclaims that Sérgio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceição has been appointed because the Head Coach of the boys’s first workforce till 30 June 2026.” Milan said in a statement.
Milan subsequent play towards Juventus within the Italian Super Cup semifinals in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Fonseca was employed in June and oversaw solely 12 wins in 24 matches throughout all competitions.
Milan are eighth in Serie A, trailing leaders Atalanta and Napoli by 14 factors — far worse than the second place end earned underneath Stefano Pioli final season.
They have fared higher within the Champions League recently following 4 straight wins, together with a 3-1 win at Real Madrid. They are in twelfth place and heading in the right direction to qualify for the knockout playoff spherical.
Conceição, who performed in Serie A with Lazio, Parma and Inter Milan, coached Porto for six seasons earlier than stepping down in June.
Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report
