AC Milan have parted ways with head coach Sergio Conceicao just months after his appointment, following a disappointing end to the 2024/25 Serie A campaign.
The club confirmed the Portuguese manager’s departure in a brief statement on Thursday:
“AC Milan and Sergio Conceicao will not continue their journey together next season,” the announcement read.
“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.”
Conceicao, 50, took charge in December, replacing fellow Portuguese manager Paulo Fonseca. He started strong by guiding Milan to the Italian Super Cup title and later reached the Coppa Italia final, where they narrowly lost 1-0 to Bologna on May 14. However, league form remained underwhelming, with the club finishing in eighth place—exactly where they were when he took over.
During his tenure, Milan won 16 of 31 matches across all competitions. In Serie A, he registered 11 wins, 7 losses, and 3 draws.
After the cup final defeat, Milan defender Matteo Gabbia gave a blunt assessment of the season,
“Quite simply it’s been a bad season,”
“We weren’t able to give our best. We were hoping for more, better from a team given how much talent it has.” Gabbia said.
Italian media outlets are now linking Massimiliano Allegri with a potential return to the San Siro. The 57-year-old previously managed AC Milan to the 2011 Serie A title and enjoyed significant success at Juventus, winning five more league championships during two separate stints.
Conceicao, a former midfielder who previously played for Inter Milan and Lazio, had been contracted until the end of the 2025/26 season, but speculation about his future had intensified in recent weeks due to Milan’s stagnating league form.
With the club now beginning another managerial search, all eyes will be on whether Allegri returns to lead a rebuild at one of Italy’s most historic clubs.
