AC Milan endured a profoundly disappointing season, ultimately failing to qualify for any European competition next year. A string of poor domestic results, including recent losses that confirmed their finish outside the top six, sealed their fate regarding UEFA tournament participation. Adding to their woes, the Rossoneri also lost the Coppa Italia final, missing a separate opportunity to secure a spot in the UEFA Europa League for the 2025-26 season.
This disastrous campaign unfolds under the ownership of the RedBird group, led by Gerry Cardinale. The season was marked by turmoil, including controversial decisions such as the summer 2024 appointment of Paulo Fonseca as head coach over other candidates like Antonio Conte. Following a poor start, Fonseca was dismissed in December, with Sergio Conceicao subsequently taking charge.
Conceicao`s brief time saw one positive moment: victory in the Supercoppa Italiana final shortly after his arrival. However, this was overshadowed by struggles in the league and elimination from the UEFA Champions League playoffs. Their Coppa Italia journey also ended in defeat in the final, despite a semi-final win.
With the season concluded and no European football secured, Conceicao is anticipated to leave the club shortly. The club also faces the task of appointing a sporting director for the upcoming season. For USMNT star Christian Pulisic, this means he will be absent from European club competitions during the next campaign.
Adrian Whitmore