Ruben Amorim signs three-year deal as AC Milan coach

Ruben Amorim was formally introduced as the new head coach of AC Milan on Monday, July 6, 2026, declaring the role a greater challenge than his previous position at Manchester United. The Portuguese manager, who was dismissed by United in January, has signed a three-year contract to lead the Serie A club.

Amorim, 41, addressed reporters in Milan, expressing his honor at taking charge of a club he described as special. He directly contrasted the scale of the task ahead with his difficult tenure in the English Premier League. "It's a very big challenge that I accepted even if after the last one at Manchester United I told myself to accept a smaller one," Amorim stated. "Perhaps it is a greater challenge than the last."

His 14-month spell at Old Trafford ended with the club in sixth place. He oversaw 63 matches, securing 25 victories before his departure. His interim successor, Michael Carrick, guided the team to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification, a contrast that amplified scrutiny of Amorim's reign.

At Milan, he inherits a team that finished fifth in Serie A last season, missing out on Champions League football. The club's stated objective is to return to...