AC Milan appoints Fonseca as new head coach
Paulo Fonseca, 51, last managed French side Lille, and was also in charge of AS Roma from 2019-2021.
Published : Jun 13, 2024 16:19 IST , BENGALURU - 1 MIN READ
FILE PHOTO: Paulo Fonseca. | Photo Credit: AP
AC Milan has appointed Portuguese Paulo Fonseca as its new head coach on a three-year contract, replacing Stefano Pioli, the Serie A club announced on Thursday.
Pioli left Milan after the 19-time Italian champion finished second last season, 19 points behind champion Inter Milan, and following lacklustre runs in the Champions League and the domestic cups.
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Fonseca, 51, last managed French side Lille, and was also in charge of AS Roma from 2019-2021.
“AC Milan can confirm that Paulo Fonseca has been appointed as the head coach of the men’s first team,” the club said in a statement.