December 30, (THEWILL) – AC Milan has confirmed the appointment of Sergio Conceicao following the departure of Paulo Fonseca.
The managerial switch comes amid challenging results for Milan, with the team recording only two victories from their previous seven Serie A matches.
This sequence of performances has left the Italian side eight points behind current league leaders Atalanta.
Conceicao arrives at Milan with considerable success from his previous role at Porto.
The Portuguese manager guided the club to three league titles plus five cup trophies during his seven-season spell in Portugal, establishing a strong record of achievement.
His time at Porto produced outstanding statistics, with 274 victories from 379 matches across all competitions.
The impressive run included 53 draws and 52 defeats, resulting in a win percentage of 72.30% – the strongest ratio among the six clubs he has managed throughout his career.
The Portuguese manager inherits a Milan squad currently positioned eighth in Serie A with Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze among the regular starting XI.
However, their European campaign shows promise, with the team placed 12th in the expanded 36-team UEFA Champions League after completing six fixtures.
His appointment brings substantial experience to Milan, with a proven background in both domestic leagues and European competition.
The combination of Conceicao’s tactical understanding and past achievements presents an opportunity for Milan to strengthen their position across all competitions.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
