Ignazio Abate has been named new AC Milan Primavera coach.
Abate has been moved from his role as U16s coach to the coach of the Primavera team.
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He led the U16s to the Scudetto final last season and has now been rewarded for that promising work.
Abate is a former Milan defender, having come through the the club’s youth system.
The defender made almost 250 appearances for the Rossonero during his playing career.