Stefano Pioli's time at AC Milan came to an end in the summer and today the former head coach has explained why he decided to move away from Italy.

Looking back at last season, Pioli was under pressure virtually the entire season, with the 5-1 loss to Inter shaping the entire season. However, the derby was just one of several humiliations Milan suffered last season.

We can consider the exit from the Europa League as a good starting point, but at the same time we can also consider the inability to stabilize the team after the derby defeat. However, it could be argued that these problems ran deeper than Pioli.

Still, it was The right time to move on from the Italian head coach, and although fans feel the Rossoneri have taken a step sideways rather than forward, management believes their decision was the right one – despite recent events were addressed.

Today Pioli spoke out about his decision to leave Italy following his sacking, and his words were passed on to SportItalia by Milan Press.

“I was very happy when Al-Nassr contacted me. They sought me out because they knew I wanted a new experience compared to my 20 years as a coach in Italy. Al-Nassr is an important and ambitious club. When I spoke to management, I felt confidence and a desire to grow, a desire to improve. I accepted very willingly, with enthusiasm and a desire to do well.”