Former Roma coach Paulo Fonseca is to return to Italy as the new boss of AC Milan, the Serie A runners-up announced on Thursday. "Milan's new coach will be Paulo Fonseca," said former Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, representing the owner, at a press conference.

Serie A: Paulo Fonseca named new AC Milan coach, succeeds Stefano Pioli at helm

Stefano Pioli has been sacked as head coach of AC Milan two years after guiding them to the Serie A title, the Italian giants announced on Friday. AC Milan said in a statement that Pioli, who was under contract until 2025, "will be departing after the end of the current season, after having been in charge of the First Team since October 2019".

Serie A: AC Milan sack title-winning coach Stefano Pioli despite finishing seventh; Fonseca likley to succeed

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Stefano Pioli has quit as coach of Fiorentina, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, less than 48 hours after a shock 1-0 home defeat against next-to-bottom Frosinone.

Fiorentina coach Stefano Pioli quits after run of defeats

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Serie A: Paulo Fonseca named new AC Milan coach, succeeds Stefano Pioli at helm

Serie A: AC Milan sack title-winning coach Stefano Pioli despite finishing seventh; Fonseca likley to succeed

Five talking points in European football this weekend

Fiorentina coach Stefano Pioli quits after run of defeats