With Stefano Pioli’s departure, AC Milan is charging towards Paulo Fonseca, whom they have elevated as an absolute priority. According to our sources, a two-year contract, plus an optional third year, awaits the Portuguese technician in Lombardy. “AC Milan wishes to affectionately thank Stefano Pioli, and his entire staff, for leading the first team for these five years, securing a Scudetto that will remain unforgettable and for returning Milan to the most important European competitions.” It was an open secret, now official: Stefano Pioli is no longer the coach of AC Milan. Henceforth, the Lombard club does not want to waste any time and aims to swiftly turn the Pioli page.
For the past few weeks, a clear trend has emerged for the future Milan coach. While Zlatan Ibrahimovic advocated for Mark Van Bommel, as we revealed, it is indeed Paulo Fonseca who has the favour of the Milan board. Similar to Marseille, the iconic Italian club had prioritised the 50-year-old Portuguese technician and made him their top choice. Consequently, discussions can now be initiated, and the operation’s modalities are already underway.
AC Milan Offers a Two-Year Contract Plus Option Year to Fonseca
According to our information, the current coach of Lille, who also has an offer of extension from the northern club and other proposals from Marseille and Al Saad in Qatar, will be offered a two-season contract (plus an option for a third year). The Serie A runner-up is eager not to waste any time and hopes to conclude the operation as soon as possible.
Impressed by Paulo Fonseca’s dominant style of play and Lille’s statistical record in recent seasons with a squad that was not among the most significant in Ligue 1, AC Milan is determined to recruit the former Roma coach at all costs. On his part, the main stakeholder does not intend to rush and has indicated that he intends to evaluate all offers before making a decision. However, one thing is certain: the concrete approach of the Italian club clearly does not leave him indifferent…
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