Tremendous Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze has parted methods with Portuguese supervisor Paulo Fonseca following AC Milan’s 1-1 draw in opposition to AS Roma on the San Siro, Soccernet.ng stories.
The Rossoneri have endured a disappointing begin to the 2024/25 marketing campaign, profitable simply seven of their 17 matches and sitting in eighth place within the Serie A standings.
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The draw in opposition to Roma seems to have been the ultimate straw for Fonseca, who confirmed his departure to journalists ready exterior the stadium.
“I’ve simply learnt that I’ve been sacked as coach. That’s life, that’s how it’s. My conscience is calm as a result of I did all the pieces I may,” stated the previous Braga and Lille boss.
#Fonseca conferma l’esonero: “Sono uscito dal #Milan“@allmilanit pic.twitter.com/AIesrLNJTS
— Giovanni D’Elia (@GiovanniDElia11) December 29, 2024
Fonseca changed Stefano Pioli on the finish of the 2023/24 season and was formally appointed Milan’s supervisor in June 2024.
Below his tenure, Chukwueze featured in 22 matches, scoring three objectives and offering one help—an enchancment in enjoying time in comparison with his stint beneath Pioli.
The Nigerian winger had earlier expressed gratitude for the belief Fonseca positioned in him, telling MilanTV, as quoted by Milan Posts:
“Fonseca trusts me, he believes in me. I’m joyful to have my probability and wish to repay the coach’s confidence.”
Nevertheless, the ambitions of the Tremendous Eagles winger to shine additional beneath Fonseca have been minimize quick by the supervisor’s dismissal.
Regardless of being linked with strikes to Arsenal, Besiktas, and Aston Villa, Chukwueze will now concentrate on impressing Milan’s subsequent head coach as he seems to be to solidify his place within the squad.
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