AC Milan has appointed Sergio Conceicao as its new manager, the Serie A side said on Monday, after the Italian club parted ways with Paulo Fonseca.
The Portuguese coach has signed a deal until June 30, 2026, the club said in a statement.
Conceicao takes over a Milan side is currently eighth is eighth in Serie A, behind leader Atalanta and Napoli by 14 points — far worse than the second place result earned under Stefano Pioli last season.
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Fonseca, who was hired in June, produced only 12 wins in 24 matches across all competitions. Milan though fared better in the Champions League lately following four straight wins, including a 3-1 result at Real Madrid and is on course to qualify for the knockout playoff round.
Conceicao, who played in Serie A with Lazio, Parma and Inter Milan, coached Porto for six seasons before stepping down in June.
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