AC Milan have appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, confirming the move in a post on their official X account on Tuesday. The 41-year-old Portuguese manager has signed a two-year deal with the Serie A club, earning a net annual salary of 3.5 million euros ($4.06 million), according to Italian media reports. Amorim returns to management six months after being dismissed by Manchester United, a decision that cost the English club £16.7 million ($22.4 million) in compensation. At United, Amorim failed to turn around the team's fortunes and was replaced by Michael Carrick, who guided the side into next season's Champions League. Before his stint in England, Amorim had built a reputation as a promising coach during his time at Sporting Lisbon.
Amorim now faces the immediate challenge of securing a top-four finish in Serie A next season after Milan narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification. The Rossoneri finished fifth this season, one point behind Roma and Como, after losing 2-1 at home to Cagliari on the final matchday. That defeat sparked fierce protests from fans directed at the club's American owners, RedBird Capital. In the aftermath, Milan made sweeping changes in leadership, sacking coach Massimiliano Allegri, CEO Giorgio Furlani, and sporting directors Igli Tare and Geoffrey Moncada. Allegri is expected to take over at Napoli following Antonio Conte's departure.
Amorim's return to management comes after a costly six-month failure at Manchester United, where his tenure ended with a financial penalty of £16.7 million. He now inherits a Milan side that collapsed on the final day of the season and is reeling from internal upheaval and fan unrest. No Nigerian or African player featured in the events surrounding Amorim's appointment.
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