Fonseca satisfied, Milan gives him his first “purchase”

Fonseca’s first purchase is not a footballer: the Portuguese really wanted him with him at Milan, the details

Last June 13th the Milanthrough the words of Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a press conference, he made official the arrival of Paulo Fonseca on the bench. He will replace Stefano Pioliwho leaves the Rossoneri after five years of successes and disappointments.

Surprise choice that of Furlani, Moncada e Ibrahimovic: there were many important coaches on the market and instead the ex arrived Roma e Lille. Fans obviously disappointed because they expected the arrival of a top like Conte o By Zerbi.

Fonseca has not yet been presented to the press: it will probably be done on 8 July, i.e. the day the retreat begins Milanello. On that occasion we will learn about the new coach’s ideas, the technical project and we will also know more about his staff.

Most of the collaborators will be the same as those of his last seasons at Lille, including Paulo Ferreira, Tiago Leal (match analyst discovered by Fonseca on social media) and the athletic trainer Paulo Mourão. However, another element strongly desired by the coach will soon be added to them.

New member of Fonseca’s staff: he will work at Milan

As reported by And she wasthe first purchase for Fonseca by the Milan he is not a footballer but another member of his staff. He is a match analyst who has worked in recent years in Estoril (curiosity, the same team where he came out Tiago Santosone of the Rossoneri’s transfer targets).

It’s about Nelson Diogo Duartewho will therefore be part of the staff of Fonseca for this new experience in red and black. Apparently, as the Portuguese newspaper writes, the coach wants to entrust him with the analysis of the players’ performances. Duarte has an important past in Portugal: in addition to the latest experience with theEstorilhe also worked for two years on Porto con Sergio Conceicao.

After that he worked at Boavista and Maritmo. But now he has his first experience outside the Portuguese championship, in an important team like the Milan. A huge step for him as well as for Fonsecawho will coach a big club of the calibre of the Rossoneri for the first time.

The Portuguese did very well at the Shakhtarat the Roma and to the Lille. Now the transition to the Milan for an adventure that starts off uphill due to the skepticism of the fans and beyond. We’ll see if he’ll be able to make everyone think again.