Months after Manchester United sack, Ruben Amorim lands AC Milan job
AC Milan have appointed Ruben Amorim as head coach after dismissing Massimiliano Allegri. Amorim takes up a managerial role for the first time since being sacked by Manchester United.
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 following a disappointing Serie A campaign that ended without Champions League qualification.
The Portuguese tactician succeeds Massimiliano Allegri, who was dismissed after Milan could only manage a fifth-place finish in the league. While the club did not disclose the terms of the agreement, reports in the Italian media suggest the 41-year-old has signed a two-year deal.
Milan endured a miserable end to the season, wrapping up their campaign with a 2-1 defeat at home to Cagliari. They won only one of their final four league games, with supporters at San Siro voicing their frustration at the final whistle as the Rossoneri missed out on Europe's premier club competition for a second straight year.
"I know exactly what this club means: history, prestige and an extraordinary fanbase around the world. It is a challenge I embrace with pride and enthusiasm, fully aware of what these colours represent," Amorim said in a statement.
"I can't wait to get started and to experience every day the passion that drives AC Milan."
Amorim arrives in Italy after an underwhelming 14-month stint at Manchester United. Appointed amid high expectations, he found it difficult to reverse the club's decline and was relieved of his duties in January. Earlier in his tenure, United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe had labelled him an "outstanding young manager" and insisted he deserved time to implement his ideas, but results ultimately 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.
A 14-time Portugal international, Amorim 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 rebuild confidence and consistency within a squad that lost momentum during the closing stages of last season. Milan's attack lacked cutting edge in the run-in, and Amorim is expected to introduce a more proactive, high-intensity style of football after Allegri's pragmatic and defence-first approach.
Amorim will get a chance to prove his worth as Milan will take on United in a pre-season friendly on August 15.
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 following a disappointing Serie A campaign that ended without Champions League qualification.
The Portuguese tactician succeeds Massimiliano Allegri, who was dismissed after Milan could only manage a fifth-place finish in the league. While the club did not disclose the terms of the agreement, reports in the Italian media suggest the 41-year-old has signed a two-year deal.
Milan endured a miserable end to the season, wrapping up their campaign with a 2-1 defeat at home to Cagliari. They won only one of their final four league games, with supporters at San Siro voicing their frustration at the final whistle as the Rossoneri missed out on Europe's premier club competition for a second straight year.
"I know exactly what this club means: history, prestige and an extraordinary fanbase around the world. It is a challenge I embrace with pride and enthusiasm, fully aware of what these colours represent," Amorim said in a statement.
"I can't wait to get started and to experience every day the passion that drives AC Milan."
Amorim arrives in Italy after an underwhelming 14-month stint at Manchester United. Appointed amid high expectations, he found it difficult to reverse the club's decline and was relieved of his duties in January. Earlier in his tenure, United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe had labelled him an "outstanding young manager" and insisted he deserved time to implement his ideas, but results ultimately 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.
A 14-time Portugal international, Amorim 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 rebuild confidence and consistency within a squad that lost momentum during the closing stages of last season. Milan's attack lacked cutting edge in the run-in, and Amorim is expected to introduce a more proactive, high-intensity style of football after Allegri's pragmatic and defence-first approach.
Amorim will get a chance to prove his worth as Milan will take on United in a pre-season friendly on August 15.
