Sky journalist confirms Milan are ‘negotiating the termination’ of Pioli’s deal at present | OneFootball

AC Milan are currently in talks with Stefano Pioli’s agents regarding the termination of his contract with the club, according to a report.

Manuele Baiocchini gave an update on Sky (via Radio Rossonera) in which he confirmed that Milan wish to move forward with Lille boss Paulo Fonseca as their head coach for next season, but there is an issue to resolve first.

The formal steps can only begin after an agreement has been reached regarding the end of the relationship between Milan and Pioli, and there are negotiations required on that front given he has a year left on his deal.

While waiting to find out the evolution of the circumstances around Fonseca, Baiocchini added: “In the meantime the Rossoneri are currently negotiating the termination of the contract with Pioli and his agents, also to avoid having two coaches on the payroll.”

The same journalist reported two days that Pioli’s contract plus that of his staff costs Milan €11.5m gross on the accounts, and therefore the management to at least try to find some kind of meeting point regarding a severance package.

The official announcement of the new coach could arrive a few days after Pioli’s farewell, which will be at the weekend. There is also the game in Australia to consider, against Roma in Perth.