AC Milan re-appoints Allegri as head coach

Massimiliano Allegri has rejoined AC Milan as the new manager, following the dismissal of Sergio Conceicao.

The former Juventus coach will be having is second stint with the Milan side, since leaving in 2014.

The Rossoneris confirmed Conceicao’s dismissal on Thursday, with the Portuguese’s stint lasting just five months.

Conceicao, who led Milan to Supercoppa Italiana glory in his first week in charge, however failed to qualify for Europe after an eighth-place finish in Serie A. They also lost the Coppa Italia final to Bologna.

Meanwhile, Allegri has now been confirmed as Conceicao’s replacement, for a second stint in charge.

He led Milan to the Serie A title in 2010-11, and also won the Supercoppa Italiana as the Rossoneris manager.

The Italian is expected to stay till 2027, having penned a two-year deal with Milan.