Amorim Agrees to Become AC Milan’s New Head Coach

Ruben Amorim has agreed to become AC Milan’s next head coach, according to BBC Sport.

While no contract has been signed yet, the 41‑year‑old is expected to fly into Milan later this week and sign a two‑year deal to replace Massimiliano Allegri, who was dismissed after a disastrous run of form that left the club outside Champions League qualification.

Italian reports say Amorim has stated he will forgo the year’s pay he was still owed by Manchester United following his January dismissal.

In February, United said Amorim’s exit, together with his coaching staff, could cost the club up to £15.9 million.

It is not yet known whether United will need to disclose the saving in their next set of financial results, due in the autumn.

Amorim was sacked after a turbulent 14 months at Old Trafford.

However, before that he had become one of Europe’s most sought‑after young coaches thanks to his work at Sporting, where he ended the club’s 19‑year wait for a league title in 2020‑21 and then won it again in 2023‑24.

Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford in November 2024 after the club rejected his plea to take over at the end of the season.

Last month, sources close to Amorim distanced him from the impending vacancy at former club Benfica as it became apparent Jose Mourinho was about to leave for Real Madrid. Former Fulham boss Marco Silva has since been appointed.

Provided the contracts are signed as expected, Amorim’s first game in charge will be a pre‑season match at Celtic on 25 July.

Ironically, Celtic will conclude their pre‑season campaign against Manchester United in Wroclaw on 15 August.

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