Gallery: ‘Conceicao changes everything’, ‘A new era begins’ – Today’s front pages in Italy | OneFootball

This morning’s newspapers in Italy have reacted to the big news of the last 48 hours, namely the sacking of Paulo Fonseca and hiring of Sergio Conceicao.

Milan went into their final game of 2024 – a 1-1 draw against Roma – with Fonseca in charge, but will go into 2025 with a new manager.

The Portuguese was sacked and replaced very quickly by his compatriot, who flew into Italy yesterday morning and took his first training session at Milanello in the afternoon.

Today’s front pages

Rather unsurprisingly, the Italian media have given a lot of space on the front pages of the newspapers to the news.

La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Conceicao changes everything. The new Milan coach signs until 2026. ‘This is how I’ll bring the Diavolo back to the top’. Chosen by the club because he’s a tough coach. He is banking on Leao, Theo and Loftus-Cheek.”

Corriere dello Sport: “‘Milan, let’s believe’. Conceicao immediately takes the field: a new Rossonera era begins. He directed the first training session and encouraged the team. He will debut in the Supercoppa against his son Francisco’s Juve. Fonseca will get 8 months’ severance pay: €4m saved.”

Tuttosport: “Juve: Supercoppa then Tomori-Zirkzee. Motta seeks a prestigious turning point. The challenge with Milan warms up the Conceicao family: Sergio immediately challenges Chico and evaluates the English defender before giving the green light for a move to Juventus. Conceicao at work after the Fonseca shock: ‘Milan are a world-class team. I want us to be up to the level.”

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