AC Milan appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach in club overhaul after Allegri sacking

Amorim agrees to take over at San Siro

Ruben Amorim has reached an oral agreement to become AC Milan’s next head coach, with a contract until June 2028 and an option for a further year until June 2029. The 41‑year‑old Portuguese will earn €3.5 million net per season, boosted by a €1 million bonus for winning Serie A and €500 000 for qualifying for the Champions League, according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal with his trademark “HERE WE GO”. Amorim is free to join after being dismissed by Manchester United in January.

HERE WE GO: Oral agreement reached for a contract until June 2028 plus option until June 2029.

Milan’s sweeping executive revamp

Amorim’s arrival is part of a radical restructuring at the top of the club. Following the failure to qualify for the Champions League, Milan sacked not only head coach Massimiliano Allegri but also CEO Giorgio Furlani, sporting director Igli Tare and technical director Geoffrey Moncada. The club is also closing in on Markus Krosche, currently at Eintracht Frankfurt, to become the new director‑general, with Timmo Hardung joining him.

Amorim’s turbulent journey to Milan

The Portuguese coach shot to prominence at Sporting CP, ending a 19‑year wait for the league title in 2020‑21 and adding a second crown in 2023‑24. His stint at Manchester United began in November 2024 but ended after only 14 months when the club recorded its worst Premier League finish (15th). United later disclosed that the departure of Amorim and his staff could cost up to £15.9 million, though reports indicate Amorim will forego the year’s pay still owed to him. Before Milan, he turned down a possible return to Benfica, which eventually hired Marco Silva.

Early tests: Leao wants out and pre‑season fixtures

Amorim’s first challenge will be handling Rafael Leao. The 27‑year‑old forward has publicly stated his desire to leave Milan this summer, telling SportTV that he needs “a new challenge” and that the Premier League or La Liga would suit his style. Milan finished fifth in Serie A and will compete in the Europa League next season. Amorim’s debut is set for a pre‑season friendly at Celtic on 25 July, with a meeting against Manchester United in Wrocław on 15 August closing the warm‑up campaign.

I need a new challenge. I already won two trophies in Italy and have been there for a while. The league (Serie A) is evolving, but for my style of football, I think the Premier League or La Liga would make more of my talent. If a Premier League opportunity were to come along, I would be very happy.