Tribal Football

Tight budget key to AC Milan choosing Fonseca

Carlos Volcano
Tight budget key to AC Milan choosing Fonseca
Tight budget key to AC Milan choosing FonsecaAC Milan/Getty
Paulo Fonseca's appointment at AC Milan is already being questioned.

An underwhelming start to the season has the spotlight on the Portuguese and the team's performance so far.

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TMW says Milan passed on the likes of Antonio Conte and Gian Piero Gasperini, due to their asking price.

Milan budgeted for a package of €3m-a-year, which brought Fonseca to the forefront.

That his playing system was similar to predecessor Stefano Pioli's was also a factor in his appointment.

However, the focus is now on Fonseca - and also director Zlatan Ibrahimovic - as Milan  struggle to find cohesion under the new coach.