Months after being sacked by Manchester United, Ruben Amorim lands a job at AC Milan

AC Milan have turned to Ruben Amorim in a bid to revive the club’s fortunes, appointing the former Manchester United boss as their new head coach on Tuesday after a disappointing Serie A campaign that ended without qualification for the Champions League.

The Portuguese tactician succeeds Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked after Milan could only finish fifth in the league. Although the club did not disclose the terms of the deal, reports in the Italian media suggest the 41-year-old has signed a two-year deal.

Milan endured a miserable end to the season, ending their campaign with a 2-1 defeat at home to Cagliari. They have won just one of their last four league games, with supporters at the San Siro voicing their frustration at the final whistle as the Rossoneri missed out on Europe’s top-flight club competition for the second consecutive year.

“I know exactly what this club stands for: history, prestige and an extraordinary fan base around the world. It’s a challenge I accept with pride and enthusiasm, fully aware of what these colors represent,” Amorim said in a statement.

“I can’t wait to get started and experience the passion that drives AC Milan every day.”

Amorim arrives in Italy after an incredible 14 months at Manchester United. Appointed amid high expectations, he struggled to reverse the club’s decline and was relieved of his duties in January. Earlier in his tenure, United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe described him as an “excellent young manager” and insisted he deserved time to implement his ideas. but the results eventually led to his departure.

Despite his struggles in England, Amorim’s reputation remains intact thanks to his impressive work at Sporting CP. The former Portugal international ended the club’s 19-year wait for a league title by winning the Primeira Liga in 2021 before adding another championship in 2024.

Amorim, a 14-time Portugal international, becomes Milan’s fourth permanent manager since Stefano Pioli guided the club to the Serie A title in 2022.

His immediate challenge will be to restore confidence and consistency to a team that lost steam during the closing stages of last season. Milan’s attack lacked edge in the build-up and Amorim is expected to introduce a more proactive style of high-intensity football following Allegri’s pragmatic, defensive approach.

Amorim will get a chance to prove his worth as Milan face United in a pre-season friendly on August 15.

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17 Jun 2026 06:24 IST