“Yes, I left Milan. That’s life, I’m aware that I’ve done everything I could.”. The announcement was not yet official this Sunday evening, but that did not prevent Paulo Fonseca from himself confirming his early departure from AC Milan by leaving San Siro in his vehicle, a few hours after the match draw conceded against AS Roma (1-1). A result which condemned the Portuguese.
Appointed at the head of the Rossoneri last summer after his notable stint at LOSC, Fonseca has never managed to establish himself in the Lombard capital. Often at odds with the stars of his locker room such as Rafael Leão or Theo Hernandez, the Lusitanian ended up paying for Milan’s eighth place in the Serie A standings. Logically disembarked, Fonseca was quickly replaced.
One Portuguese can hide another
As we told you, the Rossonera management immediately turned to another Portuguese: Sérgio Conceição. Free from any contract since his departure from FC Porto, the 50-year-old technician quickly reached an agreement with Milan. “AC Milan announces that Sérgio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceição has been appointed head coach of the men’s first team until June 30, 2026. The Club welcomes Sérgio and his team and wishes them a successful journey and of accomplishment. »we can read in the press release.
Coming for a year and a half, Conceição will have the difficult task of redressing the situation, particularly in Serie A. Twelfth in the Champions League standings, Milan are in fact almost guaranteed to compete in the play-offs. Announced close to Olympique de Marseille last summer, Conceição ultimately did well to reject the offer from FC Nantes. Today, the Lusitanian is entrusted with the reins of a much more upscale club. And in Italy, Conceição will be able to see his son Francisco who plays for Juventus.