Zaidu Sanusi\u2019s former head coach at FC Porto, S\u00e9rgio Concei\u00e7\u00e3o, has reportedly agreed to take over as manager of Serie A giants AC Milan, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n This development comes in the wake of Paulo Fonseca\u2019s departure from the Rossoneri, following a disappointing 1-1 draw against AS Roma. The result leaves AC Milan in eighth place in the Serie A standings, well below expectations for the season.<\/p>\n According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Concei\u00e7\u00e3o has agreed in principle to a deal<\/a> that would keep him at AC Milan until 2028. However, both the Portuguese tactician and his agent, Jorge Mendes, are waiting for the club to formalise the agreement.<\/p>\n \u26ab\ufe0f S\u00e9rgio Concei\u00e7\u00e3o has accepted AC Milan job as new head coach to replace Paulo Fonseca.<\/p>\n Contract details being sealed, potentially valid until June 2026.<\/p>\n Concei\u00e7\u00e3o and his agent Jorge Mendes, waiting for formal steps from club side as AC Milan are due to inform Fonseca. pic.twitter.com\/MLBKYLhEFR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Rossoneri have had a poor start to the 2024\/25 campaign, securing just seven wins in 17 matches. Their mid-table standing has been a significant letdown for the club and its fans.<\/p>\n The draw against Roma appeared to be the tipping point for Fonseca, who confirmed his departure to reporters waiting outside the San Siro.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve just learnt that I\u2019ve been sacked as coach. That\u2019s life, that\u2019s how it is. My conscience is calm because I did everything I could,\u201d said the former Braga and Lille manager<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Fonseca had replaced Stefano Pioli at the end of the 2023\/24 season and was officially appointed as Milan\u2019s head coach in June 2024.<\/p>\n During his tenure, Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze featured in 22 matches, scoring three goals and providing one assist\u2014an improvement in playing time compared to his spell under Pioli.<\/p>\n If S\u00e9rgio Concei\u00e7\u00e3o is officially announced as the new coach, Chukwueze will face a fresh challenge to prove himself and secure a spot in the starting XI. Otherwise, a move away from the Rossoneri could become more likely for the Nigerian winger in search of regular playing time.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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