AC Milan appoints Sergio Conceicao as manager
AC Milan appoints Sergio Conceicao as manager
AC Milan has appointed Sergio Conceicao as its new manager, the Serie A side said on Monday, after the Italian club parted ways with Paulo Fonseca.
The Portuguese coach has signed a deal until June 30, 2026, the club said in a statement.
Conceicao takes over a Milan side is currently eighth is eighth in Serie A, behind leader Atalanta and Napoli by 14 points — far worse than the second place result earned under Stefano Pioli last season.
Fonseca, who was hired in June, produced only 12 wins in 24 matches across all competitions. Milan though fared better in the Champions League lately following four straight wins, including a 3-1 result at Real Madrid and is on course to qualify for the knockout playoff round.
Conceicao, who played in Serie A with Lazio, Parma and Inter Milan, coached Porto for six seasons before stepping down in June.
