Paulo Fonseca has been fired by AC Milan, with the club confirming the decision Monday morning after the Portuguese coach was informed following a 1-1 draw at home to Roma the previous night. “Yes, it’s true.

Conceicao reportedly agreed to join AC Milan before the AS Roma game but the decision was postponed until now. Among the reasons for the sacking, Fonseca had some issues over the past weeks with some of the key players on this roster, including winger Rafael Leao and club captain Theo Hernandez, per reports.

AC Milan sacked coach Paulo Fonseca on Monday after just six months in charge with the Italian giants failing to mount a Serie A title challenge. "AC Milan announces that Paulo Fonseca has been relieved from his duties as Head Coach of the Men's First Team,