AC Milan Parts Ways with Sérgio Conceição, Massimiliano Allegri Returns as Head Coach

AC Milan has announced the departure of Sérgio Conceição. The team is now ready for a new era with Massimiliano Allegri returning as head coach.

WHAT HAPPENED?

On Thursday evening, AC Milan confirmed Sérgio Conceição would no longer be their manager. Conceição joined the team during the season and led them to win the Supercoppa Italiana against Inter in January. This marked the club’s 50th trophy.

Despite this win, Milan was disappointed in the Coppa Italia, losing in the final against Bologna. The team also finished the Serie A season below expectations. The club quickly appointed Massimiliano Allegri as the new head coach. Allegri returns to San Siro after winning multiple titles with Milan. Milan thanked Conceição and his staff for their professionalism during their short time with the club.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

This change ends a difficult period for Milan. The 2024-25 season saw the team struggle for consistency. While the Supercoppa win was a bright spot, Milan’s league form slipped. They were out of the top three in Serie A for much of the season. Conceição was under pressure due to early exits in European competitions. With Allegri’s return, Milan aims to regain the stability and success he previously brought. Allegri won a Scudetto and consistently qualified for the Champions League. He is expected to bring a clear tactical plan and experience as the club rebuilds for next season.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Massimiliano Allegri will be officially introduced soon and will start preparing the team for the 2025-26 season. Milan faces an important summer. They need to make key decisions on player transfers and pre-season plans to regain their competitive edge. Their first goal will be to reclaim a top-four Serie A spot and secure Champions League qualification. They also aim to win domestic trophies.

Sérgio Conceição’s future is uncertain, with reports linking him to other Serie A teams like Lazio. Milan’s next match will be in the early rounds of next season’s Serie A. Allegri’s influence will be closely watched as the team competes with rivals for the title and European places.