Sinisa Mihajlovic must return AC Milan to the Champions League in his first season, demands Silvio Berlusconi

  • Sinisa Maihajlovic was announced as AC Milan manager last week
  • The former Serbia defender was officially unveiled on Friday
  • President Silvio Berlusconi has demanded a return to Champions League
  • AC Milan finished 10th last season after coming 8th the season before 

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has demanded new coach Sinisa Mihajlovic to lead the club back into the Champions League.

Two weeks after hiring him, Berlusconi officially presented Mihajlovic on Friday as Milan opened their preseason training camp.

The former Italian Prime Minister said: 'It's categorically imperative that Milan return to the Champions League and Europe next season.'

Sinisa Mihajlovic is unveiled on Friday alongside Silvio Berlusconi and his daughter Barbara

Sinisa Mihajlovic is unveiled on Friday alongside Silvio Berlusconi and his daughter Barbara

Since winning Serie A in 2011, Milan have been in a downward spiral linked to less spending by Berlusconi. The Rossoneri finished eighth and 10th in the past two seasons, failing to qualify for Europe each time.


Mihajlovic, who played for Inter Milan, says that while he has no past history with the club: 'I often played against Milan, so I know how much respect this shirt represents.'

Mihajlovic signed a two-year contract.

AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes grabs Lazio's Lorik Cana by the throat
AC Milan endured a miserable season under Pippo Inzaghi

Philippe Mexes grabs Lazio's Lorik Cana by the throat during a miserable season under Pippo Inzaghi (right)

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