AC Milan Termination of Coach Contract
In a move that has been widely anticipated, AC Milan announced on Thursday the termination of Sérgio Conceição’s contract following a lackluster season that left them out of European competition. The prestigious club, which has a storied history of seven European titles, is believed to be in talks to bring back Massimiliano Allegri as head coach.
Last Season Overview
The Rossoneri ended the Serie A season in eighth place, finishing a significant 19 points behind championship winners Napoli. In a statement released by the club, they expressed their gratitude to Conceição and his coaching staff, acknowledging the dedication and professionalism they exhibited during their brief tenure.
Conceição took over from Paulo Fonseca in December, signing an 18-month contract, and initially found success by winning the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia shortly after his appointment. However, the team’s fortunes declined quickly, highlighted by their elimination from the Champions League playoffs against Feyenoord in February, followed by a defeat to Bologna in the Italian Cup final.
Future Aspirations
Meanwhile, AC Milan’s city rivals, Inter Milan, are gearing up for a Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. Notably, Allegri previously managed AC Milan and led them to a Serie A title in 2011, making his potential return highly significant for the club’s future aspirations.
