Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha react to the news of AC Milan resolution to fire Paulo Fonseca after his Romani impression. (1:21)
AC Milan confirmed the the firing of Paulo Fonseca on Monday and have named ex-Porto boss Sérgio Conceição as their new head coach on a two-and-half year deal.
Fonseca had announced his departure before the club did in the early hours of Monday morning as he left the San Siro stadium following Milan’s 1-1 draw with Roma.
“Yes, it’s true. I left,” Fonseca told Newshouings when he lowered his car window. “It’s a bordering on life . . . I did everything I could. “
“AC Milan announces that Sérgio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceição has been appointed as the Head Coach of the men’s first team until 30 June 2026.” Milan said in a statement.
On Friday, Milan played Juventus in the Italian Super Cup semifinal in Saudi Arabia.
Fonseca signed in June and oversaw only 12 wins in 24 games in all competitions.
Milan are eighth in Serie A, trailing leaders Atalanta and Napoli by 14 points — far worse than the second place finish earned under Stefano Pioli last season.
They had success in the Champions League recently after 4 wins in a row, adding a 3-1 win at Real Madrid. They are in twelfth position and on progress to qualify for the single-elimination qualifiers.
Conceraição, who played in Serie A with Lazio, Parma and Inter Milan, managed Porto for six seasons resigning in June.
The Associated Press contributed to this report