AC Milan sack Stefano Pioli after 14 years and counting

Milan are now actively searching for Stefano Pioli's replacement

Paulo Fonseca is the prime candidate to replace Pioli, with Zinedine Zidane also on Milan's shortlist

AC Milan have announced the sacking of manager Stefano Pioli following an underwhelming start to the Serie A season by the Rossoneri who are currently 11th in the league after winning only 3 out of the 11 games they've played so far this season.

Stefano Pioli had been a fan favorite at the club for guiding them to their first Serie A title in 11 years and achieving a second-place finish the following season. However, the team's poor form this season has seen Pioli face increasing pressure from the club's hierarchy and fans alike. Pioli said in his interview that: "It's been a pleasure to manage this great club. I wish all the best to the players and the fans. I'm sure they'll come back stronger than ever."

AC Milan are now actively searching for Pioli's replacement, with former Roma and Tottenham Hotspur manager Paulo Fonseca being the prime candidate for the job. Zinedine Zidane, who is out of work since leaving Real Madrid last year, is also on Milan's shortlist. The Portuguese Manager, Paulo Fonseca, has experience in working in Serie A before during his time at AS Roma so this management could do him wonders.

The Rossoneri will be hoping to appoint a new manager as soon as possible to give them the best chance of success in the second half of the season. They will be back in action on October 16th when they travel to face Bologna in Serie A. The sacking of Pioli is a sign of the high expectations at AC Milan, who are determined to challenge for major honors once again. With a number of talented players in their squad, the Rossoneri will be confident of achieving success under their new manager. The sacking of Pioli brings to an end a successful era at AC Milan, but the club will be hoping that a change of manager can help them rediscover their best form.