BREAKING NEWS : Contract details touted as Milan close in on announcing Pioli successor

AC Milan is allegedly close to finalizing a deal with Paulo Fonseca, who looks certain to succeed Stefano Pioli.
The Rossoneri stated that the Italian tactician took charge of his farewell game this weekend, as his five-year stint comes to an end and we look forward to a new era at the club.
It’s a key decision that Milan must make in order to improve on last season and go in the right path to become more competitive, and it looks that the hierarchy has decided on their chosen option.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Fonseca will sign a two-year deal until 2026 at €2.5 million per year, with the option to

The agreement’s conditions allow for an extension of 12 months. It is also stated that an agreement is expected soon, so we will look forward to the 51-year-old becoming our new coach and attempting to mastermind a big increase in our performances and results on the field.

After spells at Porto, Braga, Shakhtar Donetsk, Roma, and Lille, the Portuguese coach has gained valuable knowledge and experience across Europe during his managerial career, and while he hasn’t had much tangible success outside of his time at Shakhtar, it remains to be seen whether he’s the right fit for Milan.

A slew of names have been linked with the position in recent weeks, and for many, this will come as a disappointment, as we had wanted to make a more exciting pick that may improve the club in the future.

Nonetheless, if Fonseca is given the job now as expected, he will be determined to demonstrate that it was the right decision, and it is hoped that it will lead to squad improvement and development, ensuring that we are competitive and challenging for major honours again next season while playing an identity and appealing brand of football.