Sergio Conceicao named new coach of AC Milan: club

Sergio Conceicao was named new coach of AC Milan replacing his fellow Portuguese Paulo Fonseca who was sacked earlier on Monday, the Serie A club announced.

"AC Milan announces that Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the Head Coach of the men's First Team until 30 June 2026," Milan said in a statement.

Conceicao takes over a Milan side that lies eighth in Serie A, eight points off the Champions League places.

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