Ruben Amorim apologizes to United fans as he joins AC Milan

Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim publicly apologized to the club's supporters on Wednesday, acknowledging mistakes during his tenure as he was officially unveiled as the new head coach of AC Milan. The 41-year-old Portuguese coach, who was dismissed by United in January, used his introductory press conference in Milan to reflect on his 14-month spell in England.

Amorim expressed regret for not having addressed United fans directly after his departure. He stated that he learned a lot from the experience and admitted to making errors, though he declined to elaborate on specifics, noting he preferred to focus on his new role. He said he was proud to have been United's coach for a year but described his move to Milan as a different chapter. His tenure at Old Trafford, which began in November 2024, concluded with the team in sixth place in the Premier League. He was replaced by Michael Carrick in mid-January, under whom United finished third and qualified for the Champions League.

The coach's time at United was marked by criticism over his tactical rigidity, notably his adherence to a 3-4-3 formation, and a perceived reluctance to integrate academy players. His overall...