MILAN (Reuters) – AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has signed a brand new contract to remain on the membership till 2023, with an possibility for a one-year extension, the Serie A aspect confirmed on Friday.
“I am pleased with the work we have completed till now, with the nice relationship I’ve with the administration, with the expansion of my gamers and with the fervour displayed by everybody working at this unbelievable membership,” Pioli stated.
Pioli has impressed in northern Italy since taking cost in 2019, steering the Italian giants again into the Champions League this season for the primary time because the 2013-14 marketing campaign.
Their second-placed end in Serie A final season below Pioli was Milan’s highest since 2012 after they have been coached by the now Juve supervisor Massimiliano Allegri.
This season, domestically, Milan have carried on the place they left off final time period, sitting stage on factors with leaders Napoli after 13 matches, having solely misplaced as soon as within the league up to now.
“Stefano is – resulting from his skilled competence and for his temperament and character – our excellent head coach,” technical director Paolo Maldini stated.
“He has fully purchased into the values and technique of our membership. His management has created a cohesive environment for giant ambition.
“The goal is to proceed the journey we’ve begun and attain higher and higher outcomes.”
Pioli has coached Milan in 106 matches with a report of 59 wins, 27 attracts and 20 defeats.
(Reporting by Peter Corridor; Enhancing by Toby Davis)
