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After five successful years in charge, with Milan winning Serie A in 2021-22, Stefano Pioli has formally left the club. Following a 3-3 tie with Salernitana, Pioli is no longer with the team.
In a statement, the Rossoneri thanked Pioli for his work, highlighting how he helped them return to the elite of European play.
“AC Milan extends heartfelt thanks to Stefano Pioli and his entire staff for leading the first-team over the past five years, securing an unforgettable League title and re-establishing AC Milan’s consistent presence in the top European competition.
“Stefano’s professionalism and human touch have significantly contributed to the growth of the squad, embodying the club’s core values from day one.
“Stefano Pioli expresses his gratitude to AC Milan for the opportunity to be part of the history of this glorious club. He is deeply thankful to the ownership, management, team, staff, and everyone at Milanello and Casa Milan for their support and outstanding commitment.
“He also extends a special thanks to the many fans who have passionately supported AC Milan over the years, demonstrating unwavering dedication.”
What did Pioli say?
After taking over in October 2019, the Italian boss led Milan through a period of transformation. The result was their return to Champions League prominence and their first league championship in more than a decade.
When the now 58-year-old signed on, the team was in a precarious position. They had failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for five years running. Pioli oversaw their rise from a disappointing sixth place in the 2019-20 season to a second-place finish the following year.
Then, followed a Scudetto victory in 2021-22. But after failing to repeat that performance in the previous two seasons, the club decided to try something fresh.
The emotional goodbye for Pioli at the San Siro was a fitting end to an eventful season. After the final whistle, he dropped hints…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-05-26 18:44:51
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