Milan sack Fonseca: the official statement | OneFootball

Milan confirmed Paulo Fonseca’s sacking on Monday morning, thanking the Portuguese for his ‘great professionalism.’

Milan have officially sacked their coach Fonseca.

“AC Milan announces that Paulo Fonseca has been relieved from his duties as Head Coach of the Men’s First Team,” the Rossoneri said in a statement.

“AC Milan announces that Paulo Fonseca has been relieved from his duties as Head Coach of the Men’s First Team. The Club extends its gratitude to Paulo for his great professionalism and wishes him the very best in his future endeavours.”

Milan sack Fonseca: the official statement

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca looks on before the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 29, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Fonseca had already confirmed the club’s decision last night while leaving the Stadio Meazza after a 1-1 draw against Roma.

Fonseca was under contract with Milan until 2026, with an option to 2027, but according to Sky Sport, his deal with the Rossoneri will be terminated at the end of the season as the coach was sacked within the first six months of his tenure at San Siro.

Fonseca’s compatriot Sergio Conceiçao is expected in Milan today to sign a six-month contract with an option for a further campaign.

Conceiçao will make his debut on the Rossoneri’s bench on January 3, 2025, in a Supercoppa semifinal against Juventus and his son Francisco.

Following last night’s draw against Roma, Milan sit 8th in the Serie A table with 27 points, eight below the top four, but with a game in hand.