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 12 months deal.

Fonseca had introduced his departure earlier than the membership did within the early hours of Monday morning as he left the San Siro stadium following Milan’s 1-1 draw with Roma.

“Sure, it is true. I am out,” Fonseca instructed reporters when he lowered his automotive window. “That is life … I did all the things I might.”

“AC Milan declares that Sérgio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceição has been appointed because the Head Coach of the boys’s first crew till 30 June 2026.” Milan mentioned in a press release.

Milan subsequent play towards Juventus within the Italian Tremendous Cup semifinals in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Fonseca was employed in June and oversaw solely 12 wins in 24 matches throughout all competitions.

Milan are eighth in Serie A, trailing leaders Atalanta and Napoli by 14 factors — far worse than the second place end earned underneath Stefano Pioli final season.

They’ve fared higher within the Champions League these days following 4 straight wins, together with a 3-1 win at Actual Madrid. They’re in twelfth place and on the right track to qualify for the knockout playoff spherical.

Conceição, who performed in Serie A with Lazio, Parma and Inter Milan, coached Porto for six seasons earlier than stepping down in June.

Data from the Related Press contributed to this report