AC Milan sack coach Paulo Fonseca after six months

AC Milan have sacked manager Paulo Fonseca after just six months in charge following their 1-1 draw at home to Roma on Sunday, December 29.

The Serie A club confirmed Fonseca’s departure after just six months in charge, having replaced Stefano Pioli in June.

The club’s 32-word statement read: ‘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 sits 12th in the 36-team Champions League table having lost two and won four of their six matches.

Fonseca was appointed in June to replace Stefano Pioli, who guided Milan to a second-place finished in the league last season and their first league title in 11 years in 2022.

Fellow Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao is reportedly set to replace Fonseca