Milan coach Stefano Pioli signs new deal until 2025

Posted October 31, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli gives instructions during the Serie A soccer match between Torino and AC Milan at the Turin Olympic stadium, Italy Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP) The Associated Press

MILAN (AP) - AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has been rewarded for his title-winning exploits with a two-year extension to his contract at the defending champion.

Milan announced on Monday that the 57-year-old Pioli has signed a new contract until June 2025. His previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season.

'œHaving begun this virtuous path, which led to the 2021-22 Serie A title, AC Milan and Stefano shall continue to work on this ambitious project which reflects the club's history and values,'ť Milan added in the statement.

It is a far cry from the beginning of 2020 when Pioli was almost fired - just a few months into his tenure - and replaced by Ralf Rangnick. Milan was in advanced negotiations with the German coach before changing its mind.

That turned out to be a smart move as Pioli steered Milan to second in Serie A that year and then bettered it last season with a first title in 11 years.

Pioli, who had never previously won anything in his managerial career, was also named Serie A coach of the year.

Milan is third in Serie A, six points behind league leader Napoli. It also just needs to avoid defeat at home to Salzburg on Wednesday to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages.

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AC Milan's manager Stefano Pioli celebrates at the end of a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Monza, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Milan won 4-1. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) The Associated Press

AC Milan's manager Stefano Pioli looks out from the bench before the Champions League Group E soccer match between Dinamo Zagreb and AC Milan in Zagreb, Croatia, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. (AP Photo) The Associated Press

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