La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper reports a behind-the-scenes story about the shocking first meeting between Ibrahimović and Fonseca. The Swedish player had a very cold approach, asking the coach: "And who have you coached?" This was followed by progressive delegitimization: a meeting between Ibrahimović and the team without the coach, Ibrahimović scolding Fonseca over the transfer market, the exclusion of Theo Hernandez and Rafael Leão, and rumours about potential replacements for the bench.
As pointed out, when Fonseca landed at Milanello, he found no club officials, just a van waiting for him. During tough times, Stefano Pioli was immediately defended by the club. As for coach Paulo Fonseca, it seems that has no loyal supporters and quickly clashed with Rafael Leão.
