Milan have confirmed the departure of head coach Stefano Pioli.
The Rossoneri gained the Serie A title beneath Pioli’s steering within the 2021-22 season.
Whereas they may not defend their title final time period, they’ve secured a second-placed end with yet one more Serie A match remaining of this marketing campaign, although they’re 19 factors adrift of champions Inter.
And Saturday’s match towards Salernitana shall be Pioli’s last sport in cost, ending a four-and-a-half-year stint, with the Italian having taken over in October 2019.
A membership assertion learn: “Milan extends heartfelt because of Stefano Pioli and his total workers for main the primary group over the previous 5 years, securing an unforgettable league title and re-establishing Milan’s constant presence within the prime European competitors.
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— AC Milan (@acmilan) Might 24, 2024
“Stefano’s professionalism and human contact have considerably contributed to the expansion of the squad, embodying the membership’s core values from day one.
“Pioli expresses his gratitude to Milan for the chance to be a part of the historical past of this superb membership. He’s deeply grateful to the possession, administration, group, workers, and everybody at Milanello and Casa Milan for his or her assist and excellent dedication.
“He additionally extends a particular because of the numerous followers who’ve passionately supported Milan through the years, demonstrating unwavering dedication.”
Pioli has overseen 182 Serie A video games answerable for Milan, successful 108 (59.3 per cent) of these, whereas averaging a powerful two factors per sport.
Milan’s title in 2022 was their first Scudetto triumph in 11 years.
Lille boss Paulo Fonseca is the favorite to succeed Pioli at San Siro.