Serie A 2024-25: Fonseca confirms sacking after AC Milan plays out draw with Roma
Serie A 2024-25: Fonseca confirms sacking after AC Milan plays out draw with Roma
Paulo Fonseca confirmed that he has been fired by AC Milan after his side played out a 1-1 draw with Roma in the 2024-25 Serie A.
“Yes, it’s true. I’m out,” Fonseca told reporters when he lowered his car window while leaving the San Siro after the match. “That’s life. … I did everything I could.”
Reports suggest that Fonseca’s compatriot Sergio Conceicao would be hired as his replacement by Milan. Conceicao, who played in Serie A with Lazio, Parma and Inter Milan, coached Porto for six seasons before stepping down in June.
Fonseca was hired in June and produced only 12 wins in 24 matches across all competitions.
Milan 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.
Milan has fared better in the Champions League lately following four straight wins, including a 3-1 result at Real Madrid. The Rossoneri are in 12th place and on course to qualify for the knockout playoff round.
The side next plays Juventus in the Italian Super Cup semifinals in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
