AC Milan’s Women’s Team Has Chosen Its Coach: Suzanne Bakker. This is the team’s first market move, having previously focused on player contract renewals, but it is also the best market move in Italian Serie A women’s football.
AC Milan has announced the appointment of Suzanne Bakker as the new head coach of the Women’s First Team, with a two-year contract. Bakker’s arrival represents a strategic move of great importance for the team, aiming to further elevate the level of Serie A women’s football.
Who is Suzanne Bakker?
Suzanne Bakker, born in Hensbroek (Netherlands) on July 9, 1986, began her football career in the youth sectors of Apollo 68 and Reiger Boys. In 2007, she joined FC Utrecht, where she played in the top Dutch women’s league, the Vrouwen Eredivisie. She continued her playing career with ASV Wartburgia until 2014, when she decided to pursue a coaching career within the same club.
Coaching Career
In the 2017/18 season, Bakker joined the technical staff of Excelsior/Barendrecht as a technical collaborator. The following year, she moved to the Ajax Vrouwen Talent Team, further honing her skills. In the summer of 2022, she took charge of the Ajax Women’s First Team, leading them to victory in the Vrouwen Eredivisie Championship in her first year. In the following season, she guided the team to a second-place finish nationally and achieved significant victories in the Women’s Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.
The Future at Milan Women
Suzanne Bakker’s arrival at Milan marks the beginning of a new era for the Women’s First Team, with the club extending a warm welcome to her. With a two-year contract, Bakker will have the opportunity to leverage her experience and skills to lead the Rossoneri team to new successes, both nationally and internationally.
Milan Women’s Transfer Market Begins
With Suzanne Bakker’s appointment, the Milan Women’s transfer market has certainly begun. Bakker will undoubtedly look to strengthen the squad, which finished in the relegation pool in the previous season. This strategic reinforcement is crucial for the team to compete at higher levels and achieve better results in the upcoming seasons.
