December 30, (THEWILL) – AC Milan have dismissed head coach, Paulo Fonseca, following a string of disappointing results that have hampered the club’s pursuit of UEFA Champions League qualification. The Italian side confirmed the departure through an official statement released on Monday.
The seven-time European champions currently find themselves struggling to maintain consistency in Serie A, with their form causing significant concern among the board and supporters alike. The decision comes at a crucial point in the season as teams battle for European places.
“AC Milan announces that Paulo Fonseca has been relieved from his duties as Head Coach of the Men’s First Team,” the club stated in their official communication. The Rossoneri have experienced mixed fortunes throughout the 2024/2025 campaign, with their inconsistent form proving particularly problematic in their quest for UCL football.
The Italian giants remain determined to return to Europe’s premier club competition and their decision to part ways with Fonseca marks another chapter in what has been a challenging period for one of Italy’s most storied football institutions.
The club’s management has now lined up Sergio Conceicao, another Portuguese coach, as a replacement, who can guide the team back toward their traditional position among Serie A’s elite.
The timing of this managerial change allows the incoming coach to work with the squad during the remainder of the season, with crucial matches still remaining in both domestic and European 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.
