AC Milan have sacked coach Clarence Seedorf and hired Filippo Inzaghi as his replacement, the club have confirmed.
Seedorf replaced Massimiliano Allegri as head coach of the Italian giants in January, but struggled to salvage the side's season by at least securing one of Serie A's Europa League spots.
After coming under criticism from president Silvio Berlusconi and chief executive Adriano Galliani, the Dutchman was widely expected to be sacked.
The club have now confirmed that they have parted ways with the former midfielder and have appointed Inzaghi as the new first-team coach after a successful spell at the helm of the Under 19 team.
AC Milan revealed on the club's official website that the former striker and club legend has been handed a two year deal.
"AC Milan communicates to have sacked coach Clarence Seedorf and have entrusted the first team, through June 30, 2016, to Filippo Inzaghi," the statement read.
Seedorf's exit put Ghana midfielder Essien's stay at the club in jeopardy, as it was the sacked coach who requested that the former Chelsea midfielder be brought to AC Milan.
