AC Milan have appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach, with the six-time Serie A winner returning for a second spell in charge of the Italian giants.

Allegri, who previously coached Milan from 2010 to 2014, replaces Sérgio Conceição who was sacked on Thursday.

The seven-time European champions are coming off a disappointing season, where they finished eighth in Serie A, 19 points behind champions Napoli, and missed out on a place in UEFA competition.

Milan will be hoping for a return to glory under Allegri, who led Milan to a Serie A title in 2011.

After leaving Milan, Allegri enjoyed two separate spells in charge of Juventus, where he won a further five Italian championships along with five Coppas Italia. He also twice led them to the Champions League final.

The 57-year-old left Juventus in controversial circumstances at the end of the 2023-24 season, two days after they beat Atalanta in the Coppa Italia final.

Allegri was sent off late in the final after losing his cool over a decision, ripping off his jacket and sarcastically applauding the referee. Juventus said that Allegri’s behaviour was not in line with their “values.”

At Milan, Allegri will take charge of a squad that features United States internationals Christian Pulisic and Yunus. Pulisic is coming the off the best season of his career, with 17 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.