- Rossoneri parting with Serie A title winner
- Search being opened for a successor
- American stars hoping to figure long-term
WHAT HAPPENED?
A change in the dugout at San Siro has been mooted for some time, with Serie A title winner Pioli failing to deliver major silverware in 2023-24. Protests against his reign have been staged by disgruntled supporters, making a parting of ways inevitable.
WHAT MILAN SAID
Milan have said on the club’s official website: “AC Milan and Stefano Pioli announce that the Mister will be departing after the end of the current season, having been in charge of the First Team since October 2019. AC Milan extends heartfelt thanks to Stefano Pioli and his entire staff for leading the First Team over the past five years, securing an unforgettable League title and re-establishing AC Milan’s consistent presence in the top European competition. Stefano’s professionalism and human touch have significantly contributed to the growth of the squad, embodying the Club’s core values from day one.”
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— AC Milan (@acmilan) May 24, 2024
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Rossoneri went on to say: “Stefano Pioli expresses his gratitude to AC Milan for the opportunity to be part of the history of this glorious Club. He is deeply thankful to the ownership, management, team, staff, and everyone at Milanello and Casa Milan for their support and outstanding commitment. He also extends a special thanks to the many fans who have passionately supported AC Milan over the years, demonstrating unwavering dedication.”
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WHAT NEXT?
Pioli’s final game in charge of AC Milan will take place on Saturday, when they play host to Salernitana. The search for a successor will then begin in earnest, with United States internationals Pulisic and Musah waiting to discover where they fit into the bigger picture under a new boss.
