Former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is set to become the next head coach of Serie A giants AC Milan, the reliable Fabrizio Romano has confirmed.
New adventure
Over the past few days, rumours surfaced that Amorim was in talks with Milan over potentially replacing Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked after a poor 2025/26 season in which the club missed out on Champions League football.
Amorim has been out of work since January, when he was dismissed by United after an extremely turbulent 14-month spell.
Milan explored a number of different candidates including Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner, but opted to advance talks with Amorim’s camp.
Now, Romano has announced that an agreement is in place for the Portuguese coach to become the next Milan gaffer.
According to Romano on X, ” BREAKING: RĂşben Amorim to AC Milan as new head coach, HERE WE GO!”
“Verbal agreement done on deal valid until June 2028 plus option until June 2029.”
“Amorim has accepted all conditions and will sign this week as new Milan manager.”
🚨🔴⚫️ BREAKING: Rúben Amorim to AC Milan as new head coach, HERE WE GO! 🇵🇹
Verbal agreement done on deal valid until June 2028 plus option until June 2029.
Amorim has accepted all conditions and will sign this week as new Milan manager. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 pic.twitter.com/j3ry7G3mYq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2026
A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that United will be spared millions in compensation payments as a result of Amorim returning to management.
United stint
Amorim was appointed by United in November 2024 after Erik ten Hag’s departure.
He arrived to much hype, fanfare and expectations, but his spell was underwhelming to say the least. He led the Red Devils to a 15th-placed finish and a Europa League final loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
United struggled to attain consistent performances and results as he went about trying to implement his controversial 3-4-2-1 system.
Despite calls for him to modify in an effort to accommodate the crop of players at his disposal, he stubbornly stuck to his principles. His bust-up with the hierarchy and in particular director of football Jason Wilcox, ultimately sealed his fate.
Amorim oversaw 63 games at United. He won 24, drew 18 and lost 21. His win rate stands at a measly 38.1%. He is set to face his old club in pre-season, with Milan due to take on United in Wroclaw, Poland on 15 August, a week before the Premier League begins.
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