AC Milan Parts Ways With Sergio Conceicao After Disappointing Six-Month Tenure

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AC Milan have dismissed coach Sergio Conceicao after a brief six-month tenure due to an unsatisfactory season. Massimiliano Allegri, who managed the team from 2010 to 2014, is reportedly poised for a comeback. Conceicao took over in December, succeeding Paulo Fonseca, with Milan sitting eighth in Serie A and trailing the leaders by 14 points.

The former Porto manager began his stint on a high note by securing the Supercoppa Italiana with a victory over Inter in his second match. Despite this early success, Milan's league performance remained lacklustre under Conceicao. They were eliminated from the Champions League play-offs by Feyenoord.

Milan's hopes of redeeming their season were dashed earlier in May when they lost 1-0 to Bologna in the Coppa Italia final. This defeat resulted in an eighth-place finish in Serie A and missing out on European competitions for the first time since 2019. Meanwhile, rivals Inter are gearing up for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

In a statement, Milan expressed gratitude towards Sergio Conceicao and his team for their dedication and professionalism during their tenure. The club acknowledged his role in securing Milan's 50th trophy and wished him well for future endeavours.

During his time at Milan, Conceicao managed 31 matches across all competitions, achieving 16 wins, five draws, and ten losses. His average points per game stood at 1.71. Despite these efforts, the club decided to part ways with him as they look forward to new leadership under Allegri.