AC Milan they confirmed the appointment Reuben Amorim as the club’s new head coach, with the Portuguese manager signing a two-year deal following his departure from Manchester United earlier this year.
The 41-year-old succeeds Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked after Milan failed to secure qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League following a disappointing end to the campaign.
Amorim arrives in Italy after a difficult period at Manchester United, where he was sacked in January after 14 months in charge of Old Trafford. Despite his struggles in England, the former Sporting CP coach remains highly regarded across Europe for his success in Portugal.
Amorim fulfills Milan’s long-standing ambition
Speaking after his appointment, Amorim admitted that managing AC Milan had always been one of his career ambitions.
“There are ambitions that follow you throughout your career, and coaching AC Milan has always been one of mine,” Amorim said.
“I know exactly what this club means: history, prestige and an extraordinary fan base around the world. It’s a challenge I accept with pride and enthusiasm.”
Milan described Amorim as a coach who brings a “modern dominant tactical approach” as they look to rebuild after a disappointing campaign.
Before moving to Manchester United in November 2024, Amorim was widely praised for his achievements at Sporting, where he ended the club’s 19-year wait for a league title in the 2020-21 season. before winning another championship in 2023-24.
A new chapter begins in Italy
Italian media claim that Amorim will waive the salary still owed to him by Manchester United after his dismissal, which will allow him to immediately start his project in Milan.
His first game in charge of the Rossoneri will be a friendly against Celtic on July 25. Interestingly, Milan will conclude its preseason preparations against Manchester United in Wroclaw on August 15.
Amorim now faces the task of returning Milan to the Champions League and returning one of Europe’s most successful clubs to the top of Italian football.
