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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
AC Milan sack boss Sergio Conceicao as Italian giants let third manager in 12 months go - leaving the futures of FOUR England stars up in the air
AC Milan have sacked Sergio Conceicao, as per an official club statement. The Portuguese tactician took over from fellow countryman Paulo Fonseca at the end of December - with the club in eighth place. But after a lacklustre five months, Milan's league position did not budge under Conceicao. The former Porto boss becomes the third manager to leave the Italian heavyweights in 12 months. Despite being Serie A runners-up in 2023-24, former head coach Stefano Pioli departed at the end of the season. He was replaced by Fonseca, who was fired and usurped by Conceicao. During his time with the Rossoneri, Conceicao won 16 of his 30 games - a 53 per cent win rate. He also led the club to their 50th major trophy in its history, winning the Italian Super Cup against local rivals Inter Milan in January. An official club statement announcing Conceicao's departure read: 'AC Milan and Sergio Conceiçao will not continue their journey together next season. 'The Club would like to thank Sergio and his staff for their commitment, professionalism and dedication shown during their time leading the First Team over the past few months. 'The AC Milan family parts with the coach who won the 50th trophy in the Club's history, wishing him the best for the future.' With Conceicao leaving Milan, England stars Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could follow their manager out the door. Mail Sport reported this week that Tottenham are targeting Tomori, and like him for his pace, mobility and tenacity. The centre back is seen as a cheaper alternative to their primary target - Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi. Meanwhile, reports in Italy have stated that Loftus-Cheek's future at Milan is up in the air, and has been since last summer. The former Chelsea midfield left London for Milan in 2023, with his contract running through June 2027. Conceicao's exit will also do little to boost any hopes of Kyle Walker remaining at Milan beyond this season. The defender joined the club on loan from Manchester City in January and, although his deal includes an option to buy of just £4.2million, multiple reports have claimed Milan do not want to sign him permanently. The 35-year-old featured 16 times in all competitions for the club and was included in Thomas Tuchel's inaugural England squad for the Three Lions' World Cup qualifiers in March. Fellow loanee Tammy Abraham is also expected to call time on his spell with the Rossoneri this summer.
CNA
09-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Gimenez and Pulisic shine as Milan fight back to edge Bologna
Santiago Gimenez and Christian Pulisic powered AC Milan to a crucial 3-1 home win over Bologna on Friday, a victory that not only kept their slim top-four hopes flickering but also set the stage for a tantalising Coppa Italia final clash on Wednesday. The result lifted Milan to eighth on 60 points, three behind Juventus in fourth, who will face sixth-placed Lazio, also on 63 points, on Saturday. Bologna sit seventh with 62 points. The match acted as a thrilling dress rehearsal for Wednesday's Coppa Italia final, where the two sides will face off once more at the iconic Stadio Olimpico in Rome. With the win, Milan have earned 22 points from losing positions this season — only Atletico Madrid have a higher total, with 23, across the big five European leagues. Milan were dealt an early scare when defender Fikayo Tomori took a nasty knock in the opening minutes, crashing head-first into the back of a Bologna player. The English defender looked visibly dazed and was forced off shortly after, seemingly struggling with a potential head injury. The hosts had the momentum in the first half, with both Pulisic and Luka Jovic carving out chances, but they could not find the breakthrough. Bologna remained dangerous on the counter, yet the sides went into the break goalless. Riccardo Orsolini took charge four minutes after the break, cutting in from the right and drilling a low shot into the corner to put Bologna in front. Gimenez brought Milan level in the 73rd minute, latching onto a diverted cross from Pulisic and, left unmarked in the box, he slotted home with calm precision.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Milan Defender Back in the Doghouse After January Call
Fikayo Tomori stayed put at Milan in January despite receiving a few offers after falling out of favor in the weeks leading up to the window. He returned to prominence while the transfer market was open but has rarely seen the pitch afterward, Mediaset informs. The Englishman has had the same trajectory under Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceiçao. He began as the starter and progressively lost minutes. The former Porto gaffer fielded him in the successful Supercoppa and a few games afterward. It didn't last long, as the center-back was expelled against Empoli on February 8th and has barely played since. He came off the bench in the second leg versus Feyenoord and then rode the pine in all the ensuing matches. Tomori nixed bids from Juventus and Tottenham to continue with Milan during the winter. The front office would have sold him if he wanted to. Instead, the boss affirmed his importance a few times in January. The future of the 27-year-old will be a topic of conversation again in the summer. However, the Rossoneri will have a new director and likely a new manager. Their plans are fully up in the air. He's under contract until 2027, therefore the club has time to decide what to do. The coaching change was a factor, but his increased game time during the previous session also seemed a ploy to showcase him, as his valuation had taken a hit, or convince him that he's still part of the plans. In reality, the explanation is simple, as he's been the worst and least consistent performer among their options in the role. If they don't qualify for the Champions League, they won't need four starting-caliber ones.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
CM: Tomori departure increasingly likely after Milan disappearance
Fikayo Tomori, in recent years, has often been the core of AC Milan's defence, but this season, his importance has faded and a departure is probable. In the past 12 months, there has been a constant idea that Tomori could leave Milan in the short future. During the summer, Newcastle United were the main threat, but nothing came to fruition as Pierre Kalulu departed. Then, when the January mercato came around, the Englishman was hunted for by Juventus, but they were unsuccessful, leaving the defender at Milanello. But not for long, as Premier League clubs made attempts at the end of the window, and whilst the club agreed a sale, Tomori chose to stay with the Rossoneri. Despite this, the idea of an exit continued to linger, and this afternoon, report that the defender is 'increasingly' likely to leave in June, despite his words last month, as he has effectively disappeared. For Milan, the preference is to build around Malick Thiaw, Strahinja Pavlovic and Matteo Gabbia, leaving the Englishman open to an exit if a 'convincing enough offer' arrives. The report also relays information from Tuttosport, which states that the former Chelsea defender would be more inclined to say yes to an exit this time around.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Milan push unwanted Tomori towards the Premier League
Fikayo Tomori already turned down several proposals in January, but his future at Milan seems increasingly bleak, as the Premier League beckons. The England international defender has been slipping down the pecking order in recent months and was put on the transfer market mid-season. He was heavily linked especially with Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus, with Milan seemingly eager to get him off their books, but he was determined to stay. According to the situation has not been resolved and Tomori is going to be pushed towards the exit again over the summer. While new boss Sergio Conceicao had brought him back into the starting XI, that changed after the red card against Empoli on February 8. Since then, the centre-back has featured only for 30 minutes against Feyenoord, sent to the bench in favour of Strahinja Pavlovic and Matteo Gabbia. Tuttosport are confident that Tomori will return to the Premier League, with Milan ready to accept any offer in the region of €25m.
