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AC Milan fires Paulo Fonseca; hires Sergio Conceicao

AC Milan fired Paulo Fonseca on Monday and named former Porto boss Sergio Conceicao as their new head coach.

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AC Milan fires Fonseca, hires Conceicao

Fonseca confirmed his departure before the club officially informed him, early Monday morning, as he left the San Siro stadium following Milan’s 1-1 draw with Roma.

“Yes, I spoke to the directors and I am leaving Milan. That’s life. I leave with a clear conscience, because I did the best I could,” Fonseca told reporters.

Meanwhile, the Rossoneri club announced the signing of Conceicao as their new manager.

“AC Milan announces that Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the Head Coach of the men’s first team until 30 June 2026.”

Milan’s next match is against Juventus in the Italian Super Cup semifinals in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Fonseca’s tenure

Fonseca, who was hired in June, managed just 12 wins in 24 matches across all competitions.

His tenure was marked by inconsistent performances, clashes with high-profile players, and a disappointing league standing.

Milan are eighth in Serie A, trailing leaders Atalanta and Napoli by 14 points.

However, Milan are currently 12th in the Champions League standings and on track to qualify for the knockout playoff round.

Conceicao, a former Serie A player with Lazio, Parma, and Inter Milan, coached Porto for six seasons before stepping down in June.