Paulo Fonseca could soon become the new coach of Milan. These are the details of the possible agreement, with the Portuguese ready to say yes to the Rossoneri.
Paulo Fonseca is ready to become the new coach of Milan. The latest news says that the Portuguese could be Stefano Pioli’s heir on the bench of the Rossoneri club. Total agreement on the contract that could bind Fonseca to Milan, and which would be made official in the event of a definitive white smoke after the friendly match with Roma scheduled for May 31st.
His salary should be the lowest compared to the other coaches of the big teams in Serie A. The definitive closure could arrive at any moment, even if in the next few hours a window must be kept open for any mysterious leads that Milan could give precedence to.
Fonseca possible new Milan coach, contract details and salary
Paulo Fonseca has reached an agreement with Milan on the basis of a two-year contract, which should therefore end in 2026. However, there is also the option to extend the relationship for another season. The salary of the former Roma coach in Milan will be approximately 2.5 million, 1.5 million euros less than Stefano Pioli. In the event of an extension, his salary will also increase.
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How much Fonseca will earn and the comparison with the other top Serie A coaches
Among the coaches of the top Serie A clubs, Fonseca seems destined to receive the lowest salary. The figures speak clearly with the Portuguese who could earn less than Conte (7 million in case of yes to Napoli), Inzaghi and Gasperini (5.5 million from Inter and Atalanta), Thiago Motta (5 million from Juve), De Rossi (3.5 from Roma), Tudor (3 million from Lazio). Furthermore, Fonseca accepted a lower salary at Milan than that of Lille, with around 1.5 million less.
The casting for the Milan bench therefore seems destined to end, with the management’s choice apparently falling on Fonseca. After the rumors about Conte, close to Napoli, and the no to Lopetegui after the fans’ revolt, here is the thrust for the Portuguese coach who has the advantage of knowing the Serie A championship well. Even in his case, in reality the reception from the fans on social media was a bit chilly: they would have preferred other profiles and the fact of having chosen a technician who receives a relatively “low” salary increases the perplexity.
Who is Paulo Fonseca, the career and results of the former Roma coach
Paulo Alexandre Rodrigues Fonseca, after a career as a defender, has embarked on the adventure of being a coach. Raised in his homeland, he achieved his first successes between Porto and Braga, winning a Super Cup, and then a Portuguese Cup. Then in Ukraine he showed off his skills as Shakhtar by winning 3 championships, as many national Cups and a Super Cup.
Then in 2019 he joined Roma, where in his first season he reached fifth place in the standings, the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup and the round of 16 of the Europa League. In the second season, seventh place in Serie A, and semi-finals of the Europa League for the coach who then separated from the Capitoline club. In the last two years he has led Lille through ups and downs.
How Paulo Fonseca plays, the favorite schemes of the new Milan coach
Fonseca is a modern coach, who prefers an attacking game. In the last two seasons, the preferred formation has been the 4-2-3-1, although in the past at Roma he has shown himself to be very flexible. He also has the 3-man defense to his credit, with the possibility of playing with an offensive terminal and two players in support, but also the possibility of resorting to the trident if necessary. The market will give important indications on how his Milan could play. The objective will certainly be to fully exploit the potential of his compatriot Leao, with which a special feeling could arise.
