Stefano Pioli’s potential AC Milan successors have seen their names spread across the media for months. However, there is a coach, maybe several, who has been under the radar.
This morning, AC Milan announced they will face SK Rapid in a pre-season friendly before their American tour. The fixture will be played on July 20 in Vienna.
AC Milan are entering a period of potential uncertainty. Two Serie A games remain, and the Rossoneri have not decided who will be their next manager. However, they are in the final stages, it seems. Everyone knows the fate of Stefano Pioli, and in all honesty, it has been clear for some time.
AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli could be reunited with Rade Krunic because Fenerbahce are interested in hiring him, according to a report from Turkey.
Paulo Fonseca is the coach that AC Milan believe is the ideal man to take over from Stefano Pioli, according to Peppe Di Stefano, but there are some key issues that remain to be solved.
Paulo Fonseca has been a constant presence on the Milan shortlist to replace Stefano Pioli and gained traction in the last couple of days amid the obstacles for other candidates.
Milan’s head coach search is continuing in full swing and Paulo Fonesca has now reportedly moved into pole position ahead of the summer. The Rossoneri have been looking around for a new manager for the last few months, having considered a long list of options including Julen Lopetegui, Roberto De Zerbi, Mark van Bommel, Sergio Conceicao and more.
Every day there seems to be a new favourite in the race to become AC Milan’s next head coach, and today the wheel seems to have landed on Paulo Fonseca.
AC Milan intend to make the decision on their new coach very soon so the situation does not drag into the summer, with a number of names still in the running.
Sky journalist Manuele Baiocchini has explained that AC Milan are seriously evaluating Argentinian coach Marcelo Gallardo who they view as being ‘excellent’.
AC Milan are going to pursue the signing of Bologna midfielder Joshua Zirkzee regardless of which coach they hire to replace Stefano Pioli in the coming weeks.
AC Milan’s search for a new coach is rumbling on with a variety of names continuing to be linked with the post, and the end of the season is fast approaching.
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has paid tribute to Olivier Giroud. The veteran has announced he will leave Milan this summer for the MLS and LAFC. Pioli said: "I am proud to have worked with you.
Marcelo Gallardo was reportedly one of early options for Milan to replace Stefano Pioli. The biggest obstacle to hiring him is about to be removed. He’s negotiating a contract rescission with Al-Ittihad since his spell there hasn’t gone well, Gianluca Di Marzio informed.
Alessandro Costacurta has admitted that he expected Zlatan Ibrahimovic to have more of an obvious impact at AC Milan, while he named the two head coaches he would consider as good replacements for Stefano Pioli.
Marcelo Gallardo is the latest candidate for the Milan job, as it’s reported they contacted him after he parted company with Al Ittihad. The Rossoneri continue their search for a new tactician, as Stefano Pioli is set to be sacked in the summer.
Carlo Pellegatti has suggested that AC Milan and Stefano Pioli will need to sit down and negotiate the terms of his exit, something that is ‘underestimated’.
Milan are interested in making a move for Tottenham right back Emerson Royal this summer but need one condition to be met for a deal to be realistic. The Rossoneri are in a strange spot heading into the summer, sitting second in the table but with morale at an all-time low.
Arrigo Sacchi admitted he was ‘surprised’ by the Milan fans’ recent protest, defending the club and explaining why things aren’t as bad as they seem. The
Milan and Napoli are in the market for new head coaches as Stefano Pioli and Francesco Calzona count their final days in charge of Serie A powerhouses.
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is calm about his situation. Pioli's job remains in doubt after their 5-1 win against Cagliari. Asked if he's felt isolated in recent weeks, Pioli said: "No.
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli was delighted after their 5-1 thumping of Cagliari. Ismael Bennacer, Christian Pulisic (2), Tijjani Reijnders and Rafael Leao struck for the 5-1 win.
Stefano Pioli explains why he dropped big stars for Milan’s match against Cagliari this evening and urges the fans to remain ‘united’ behind the team. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
One of the detriments of Stefano Pioli’s last season at Milan has been a porous defense that has conceded a second-high 42 goals among sides from the upper half of the Serie A table.
Goalkeeper coach Luigi Turci says Stefano Pioli would be a "guarantee" for any club. Pioli is under pressure at AC Milan. And he could be on the move to Napoli this summer.
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