Owing to the latest a recent development, AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli is to leave the club a year before his contract was due to end.
In the wake of striker Oliver Giroud exit from the club, manager and scudetto winner Stefano Pioli is set to exit from the club a year before his contract expires.
The last game in charge for the Italian, who has been Milan manager since 2019, will be Saturday’s Serie A fixture against Salernitana.
Pioli guided Milan to their first Serie A title in 11 years in 2022.
They however sadly finished a disappointing fourth the following season but the board kept faith with Pioli after Milan reached the Champions League semi-finals, where they were knocked out by local rivals Inter Milan.
AC Milan are guaranteed to finish second in Serie A this season but they go into Saturday’s final round of games 19 points behind already crowned champions Inter.
Pioli’s contract had been due to expire in 2025, but both parties have agreed to terminate his deal now.
AC Milan extended their “heartfelt thanks” to the 58-year-old and said he helped “re-establish” the club as a European power.
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The club in it’s official statement said, “AC Milan and Stefano Pioli announce that the Mister will be departing after the end of the current season, after 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.
“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.“
