Milan have confirmed that Massimiliano Allegri has left his position as Coach, after three-and-a-half years at the club.
The 46-year-old was widely believed on Sunday evening to have managed his last game for the Rossoneri, after the club fell to a surprise 4-3 reverse at strugglers Sassuolo” data-scaytid=”4″>Sassuolo.
Milan have confirmed that Massimiliano Allegri has left his position as Coach, after three-and-a-half years at the club.
The 46-year-old was widely believed on Sunday evening to have managed his last game for the Rossoneri, after the club fell to a surprise 4-3 reverse at strugglers Sassuolo.
On from Barbara Berlusconi labelling change at the club as ‘necessary and urgent’ and Milan sources indicating an announcement would come on Monday, the Diavolo have communicated their decision on the matter.
“Milan announce that it has relieved of their duties as Coach of the first team, with immediate effect, Massimiliano Allegri and his staff,” Milan’s statement released this morning reads.
“Milan would like to thank Mr Allegri and his staff for the work done and wishes them the best of success professionally.
“The team is temporarily assigned to the technical guidance of Mauro Tassotti.”
Allegri took over at San Siro in June 2010 and went on to win the Scudetto in his first season, before finishing second in 2011-12 and managing third place last season.
The Livorno-born tactician leaves with the Rossoneri sat 11th in Serie A after the first round of League fixtures, on 22 points.