Stefano Pioli: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Andrea Conti’s time at AC Milan followed two patterns. At one stage, the defender was a regular, but then his playing time fell drastically. After arriving in 2017 as a deputy to Ignazio Abate, the defender saw a fair bit of game time in his first month at Milan.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / April 14

Roma considering move for Pioli – the irony behind a potential move

Stefano Pioli has regularly been linked with a move to AS Roma since his time at AC Milan came to a stop, and this summer, the two may finally come together.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / April 7

Grass not always greener: Numbers force Milan to reflect on Pioli and Fonseca decisions

AC Milan decided to make a change midway through the season, sacking Paulo Fonseca in favour of hiring Sergio Conceicao. However, there was a choice that came before that: to move on from Stefano Pioli at the end of last season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 4

Pioli emerges as Ranieri’s favourite candidate for Roma job

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Stefano Pioli is Claudio Ranieri’s favourite candidate for the Roma job in 2025-26. Former Milan boss Pioli, now at Al-Nassr, is Ranieri’s favourite candidate to become the new Roma coach in 2025-26, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / April 3

Pioli derby drought a distant memory as Inzaghi struggles against new Milan

In recent years, AC Milan have been left dreading the Derby della Madonnina, but this season, the Rossoneri have not been beaten thus far, with Simone Inzaghi struggling a little.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / April 1

Tonali explains with Inzaghi’s Inter reminds him of ‘my Milan under Pioli’

Sandro Tonali has stated that the current Inter side under Simone Inzaghi remind him of how AC Milan were under Stefano Pioli. There did seem to be a real family atmosphere in and around the squad during Milan’s conquest of te 2021-22 league title, a season in which the team perhaps overcame the odds and performed above the sum of their parts.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / March 31

Sandro Tonali Compares Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan To Stefano Pioli’s AC Milan: 'Beautiful To Watch'

Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali identifies the similarities between his old AC Milan side and the current Inter Milan team. The Nerazzurri are currently the team to beat in Italian football.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / March 31

Mazzara insists Milan should feel Conte regret: 'He was the right man'

Journalist Pietro Mazzara believes that AC Milan should feel some regret about not hiring Antonio Conte, and that they should go for him if he is available in the summer.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / March 29

The four managers in the frame to become permanent Juventus manager

Juventus are actively assessing their options for the managerial position, with Igor Tudor’s future yet to be determined. Among the leading candidates, Antonio Conte, Gian Piero Gasperini, Roberto Mancini, and Stefano Pioli have emerged as strong contenders.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / March 28

Pioli can leave Al-Nassr amid Ronaldo tension and Roma links: Break clause

Former Milan coach Stefano Pioli could leave Al-Nassr at the end of the 2024-25 season due to a break clause in his contract, amidst speculation that there

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 27

Pioli interesting option for Roma if he leaves Al Nassr early

Former Milan coach Stefano Pioli could be heading back to Serie A sooner than expected for Roma, amid reports his Al Nassr experience is not going well.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / March 13

Why Pioli is an option for Juventus after Thiago Motta

Stefano Pioli continues to be linked with a return to Italy and Serie A to take over at Juventus in the event that current incumbent Thiago Motta is dismissed.

Atalanta News / The Cult of Calcio / March 13

Juventus to Seriously Consider Pioli if They Fire Motta

Juventus are contemplating making a run at Stefano Pioli should they axe Thiago Motta after just one season. Qualifying for the Champions League might not suffice to save the coach’s job following the double abrupt elimination from the cups.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 4

Pioli reflects on Astori passing and tattoo tribute: ‘I always carry him with me’

Stefano Pioli has paid his respects to the late Davide Astori on the seventh anniversary of his passing and has opened up about the tattoo that he got as a tribute to his former captain.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / February 26

‘The whole picture makes sense again’ – Bianchin fuels Conte to Milan rumours

Antonio Conte’s name is ‘circulating again’ as a potential candidate to take over at AC Milan, according to one journalist. Conte’s name was mentioned in conjunction with the Milan job a few months ago when the decision was made to move on from Stefano Pioli.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / February 25

‘A rekindled flame’ – Conte could leave Napoli and remains ‘fascinated’ by Milan

AC Milan may make the decision to change coach once again in the summer, and the idea of Antonio Conte arriving cannot be ruled out. When the decision was made to move on from Stefano Pioli towards the end of last season, there was pressure from various pundits and fans to hire Conte, a man who has won virtually anywhere he has been.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / February 16

Moretto: Milan keen on removing Real Madrid’s buy-back for Jimenez – the latest

Ever since the game against Genoa in December, Alex Jimenez has been an important player for AC Milan and now, the Rossoneri are expected to re-negotiate the terms with Real Madrid. The Spaniard made his debut with the Rossoneri last season, making three appearances in the league under Stefano Pioli’s guidance.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / January 31

Di Marzio: Pioli’s Al-Nassr willing to pay €70-85m for Leao – the situation

Al Nassr are looking for a winger during the winter transfer window and they made an attempt to sign Rafael Leao from AC Milan, a report claims. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the team managed by Stefano Pioli and where Cristiano Ronaldo plays are aiming to bolster the attack and Leao ended up under the magnifying glass as part of the search.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / January 20

‘New Milan, old problems’ – Conceicao ‘furious’ and waiting for mercato help

Despite the changes from Stefano Pioli to Paulo Fonseca, and now to Sergio Conceicao, AC Milan still have the same problems it seems. The issue over the past few years has been consistency.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / January 16

Pioli discusses time at Milan, Leao and Theo, De Ketelaere, Conceicao and arguments

Stefano Pioli has spoken once again about his time with AC Milan, recalling the famous chant that circulated during the Scudetto season. Pioli joined Milan during the 2019-20 season and went on an almost five-year journey with the club despite originally being hired as an interim of sorts.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / January 6

Pioli on Conceicao prospects, Italy aspirations and Milan in Supercoppa

Stefano Pioli believes that Sergio Conceicao has all the tools required to succeed in charge of Milan, joked that he still felt like he was coaching the

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 5

Ex AC Milan Coach Admits: ‘Six Straight Derby Losses To Inter Milan Hurt Me & Sped Up My Departure’

Stefano Pioli feels that losing six straight derbies against Inter Milan played a big role in his exit from AC Milan. Pioli spoke to Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport in today’s print edition, via FCInterNews.

AC Milan News / The Cult of Calcio / May 26

Milan Blasted for Sacking Pioli to Hire Downgrade

It’s only a matter of time before Milan announce the arrival of Lille manager Paulo Fonseca as Stefano Pioli’s replacement. However, the club’s decision to hire the Portuguese tactician has sparked controversy, causing unrest among a large chunk of the Rossoneri fanbase.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / May 26

Ex AC Milan Goalkeeper Christian Abbiati On Serie A Title Race: 'Majestic Inter Milan Campaign Erased Pioli’s Good Work'

Christian Abbiati feels his former employers AC Milan had a decent campaign but were simply overshadowed by the the rampant Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri won the Serie A title by a landslide.