Milan ready to welcome Fonseca after final Pioli game | OneFootball

After an emotional goodbye to Stefano Pioli, Milan are ready to welcome Paulo Fonseca, who is ready to start a new cycle at the club.

The Rossoneri bid farewell to their Italian coach at a packed San Siro on Saturday evening following their 3-3 draw with Salernitana, closing out a five-year spell in the Lombardy capital that saw him win a Scudetto and take the club to the Champions League semi-final.

Fonseca has long been named the primary candidate to replace Pioli at Milan, having beaten out competitors like Sergio Conceicao, Julen Lopetegui and Mark van Bommel. Fans are divided regarding his imminent appointment, but the club’s management have remained firm in their choice.

Fonseca appointment

Page 18 of today’s Gazzetta dello Sport details how Milan are ready to welcome Fonseca following their friendly match against Roma in Australia, offering either a two-year contract with an option for a third or a three-year contract worth around €3m net per season.

Technical coach Daniele Bonera will lead the Rossoneri in their friendly on May 31st before Fonesca’s arrival next month, starting a new cycle at the club.