Milan coach Gattuso leaves club by mutual agreement

By: The Associated Press Posted: 11:10 AM CDT Tuesday, May. 28, 2019 Last Modified: 11:36 AM CDT Tuesday, May. 28, 2019

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MILAN - AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso is stepping down by "mutual agreement," the Italian club confirmed Tuesday.

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MILAN - AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso is stepping down by "mutual agreement," the Italian club confirmed Tuesday.

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MILAN – AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso is stepping down by “mutual agreement,” the Italian club confirmed Tuesday.

The announcement came shortly after the club also said sporting director Leonardo has resigned, with chief executive Ivan Gazidis beginning a shakeup after the team failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

“AC Milan announces Gennaro Gattuso will leave his role as the club’s first team manager by mutual agreement with immediate effect,” Milan said in a statement. “The club will now conduct a recruitment process for a new full-time manager for the first team.”

AC Milan coach Rino Gattuso arrives at the team's headquarters in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, May 28, 2019. (Matteo Bazzi/ANSA via AP)

Gattuso, who played 13 years for Milan, replaced Vincenzo Montella as coach in November 2017.

He led the team to a sixth-place finish in Serie A last year and fifth this season, a point behind Atalanta and Inter Milan and the final Champions League qualifying places.

“Gennaro stepped into the role during what was a difficult period for the club and has performed admirably, securing the club’s highest league points total since 2012-13,” the statement continued. “AC Milan must now look to the future, whilst ensuring continuity, financial stability and sustainable growth.”

Gattuso had a contract until June 2021 but it has been widely reported by Italian media that the 41-year-old waived a payoff or payment for the final years of his contract — a sum of around 11 million euros.

“I have had the privilege to get to know Rino Gattuso over the past six months since my arrival at the club,” Gazidis said, using the former midfielder’s nickname. “Rino has given everything to our efforts this season, and has worked tirelessly, always taking full responsibility, putting the club above every other consideration.

“I want to say from the bottom of our hearts, thank you Rino.”

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