The Italian club Tijjani Reijnders AC Milan has announced the appointment of new coach Massimo Luongo, who is already known for his success at Inter Milan and Real Madrid.

Luongo, 47, was appointed as the new head coach of AC Milan on January 18th after a successful stint in charge of the Serie A side. The move comes after Reijnders left the club in June last year due to disagreements with the management team.

Luongo's appointment comes just days after he led Inter Milan to their first Champions League victory since 2016. The 55-year-old former Italy international also managed to lead Real Madrid to the UEFA Champions League final in 2019.

Luongo has previously worked with several top clubs including Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United,La Liga Highlights winning numerous titles and trophies along the way.

His appointment will be seen as a significant step forward for AC Milan as they look to rebuild their squad and compete at the highest level of European football. The Italian club have struggled to establish themselves in recent years and Luongo's experience could help them improve their performance on the pitch.

Reijnders, who had been the club's interim manager during Luongo's tenure, said: "Massimo Luongo brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the job that I am confident will enable us to continue our success in Europe and beyond."

Luongo himself praised the club's management team and stated that the team would be looking to build on the success that Reijnders achieved in the past few seasons.

The appointment of Luongo marks another positive development for AC Milan, which has struggled to maintain its status in the league over the years. The Italian club remains optimistic about their chances of reaching the next stage of the competition and securing their place in the Europa League.

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