With Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the American owners’ right-hand man, AC Milan would reclaim old greatness this season. That hasn’t happened yet.
In the summer, Ibrahimovic persuaded Lille manager Paulo Fonseca to come to San Siro and take over from the very popular and chain-smoking Stafano Pioli. There was no lift and quickly both the Swedish boss and the new Fonseca were frowned upon by the fans. Fonseca was fired after only 24 games, eighth place in Serie A is good enough explanation. He himself revealed the news shortly after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Roma.
Sergio Conceição has been brought in as the new manager. – AC Milan confirm they have signed a deal until the summer of 2026.
The 50-year-old has previously been a manager at Nantes, Vitória Guimarães and Braga, among others.
Conceição’s first task will be to lead the team in the Italian Super Cup this week. On Friday, Juventus awaits in the semi-finals of the tournament played in Saudi Arabia. Inter and Atalanta will fight for the second place in the final.
