AC Milan has officially announced the dismissal of Paulo Fonseca from his position as head coach of the men’s first team. The decision, which had been anticipated, was confirmed through a statement released by the club on December 30th at approximately 10:00 AM.
The departure of Fonseca was foreshadowed in the aftermath of Milan’s 1-1 draw against Roma in the 18th round of Serie A. Following the match, the Portuguese coach himself had hinted at his exit while speaking to journalists outside San Siro. “Yes, it’s true, I’m out of Milan. That’s life, I have a clear conscience because I did everything I could,” Fonseca stated, effectively bidding farewell to the club he had led for the past 200 days.
Milan took a night to deliberate before making the official announcement. In a brief statement on their official website, the club expressed gratitude to the Portuguese manager and wished him well for his future endeavors. “AC Milan officially announces that Paulo Fonseca has been relieved of his duties as coach of the men’s first team. The club thanks Paulo for his great professionalism and wishes him the best for the future,” the statement read.
With Fonseca’s departure now confirmed, Milan is set to turn the page quickly. Sergio Conceição, former player for Inter and Lazio, is poised to become the new head coach of the Rossoneri. The ex-Porto manager is expected to sign a contract until June with an option for the club to extend. Conceição’s arrival in Milan is anticipated to occur later today, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the team.
