Ruben Amorim requests Gonçalo Ramos and Trincão as reinforcements for Milan.

European football was shaken today by news that promises to stir the transfer market: Rúben Amorim, recently appointed as head coach of AC Milan, has personally demanded the signing of Portuguese internationals Gonçalo Ramos and Francisco Trincão. This move by the Portuguese coach, revealed by the Italian press, lays the groundwork for a revolution in the rossonero squad at a time when the Milan club is looking to regain prominence both in Serie A and in European competitions.

Amorim, who signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional season with Milan, has the full support of Gerry Cardinale, the CEO of RedBird Capital — the entity that owns the club. The trust and leeway granted to the Portuguese coach are unprecedented at San Siro in recent years, especially after Markus Krösche, the official who was supposedly set to take on the role of sporting director, turned down the offer at the last minute and chose to remain at Eintracht Frankfurt. This decision places Amorim at the center of recruitment operations, giving him almost complete responsibility for the ins and outs of the squad during this transfer window.


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Amorim’s ambition is to strengthen the attack, which has been severely weakened and is facing an imminent exodus. To achieve this, the coach has requested two high-profile names: Gonçalo Ramos, a forward who shone at Benfica before moving to Paris Saint-Germain, and Francisco Trincão, a winger who worked under his orders at Sporting and with whom he won national titles. Despite the trophies collected in Paris, Ramos has never managed to establish himself as an undisputed starter under the management of Luis Enrique, and PSG is now willing to negotiate the player’s transfer for a fee of around 40 million euros. Trincão, for his part, is seen by Amorim as a key piece to revitalize Milan’s wings, recovering the chemistry they both demonstrated at Alvalade.

The arrival of Rúben Amorim in Milan represents much more than a mere coaching change. The club is going through a period of uncertainty, with the departure of several key offensive players expected in the coming weeks and the future of Rafa Leão — the Portuguese star and one of the team’s most valuable assets — still up in the air. Amorim, recognized for his innovative work and ability to create winning environments, is now looking to transform Milan into a project that reflects his own image and likeness. The choice of compatriots to strengthen the squad is not accidental: in addition to their technical quality, Ramos and Trincão provide confidence and an understanding of the coach’s playing style, crucial factors for a solid start.

In recent statements reported by the Italian press, Amorim emphasized the importance of building a cohesive and committed group: “I believe that it is only possible to win when everyone is rowing in the same direction, from the players to the management. It is essential to feel that support to implement my ideas.” This philosophy, already proven at Sporting, will now be put to the test at a historically demanding European giant with a fanbase always impatient for titles.

The failure to hire Markus Krösche as sporting director raises questions about the long-term stability of the project. In modern football structures, it is rare for a coach to have absolute power over recruitment, with a sporting coordinator typically defining strategies and controlling budgets. This absence may translate into a temporary advantage for Amorim, but it also poses an increased risk if results do not come quickly.

With the summer transfer market about to open and pressure from Milanese fans increasing, all eyes will be on the next steps of the Portuguese coach. The successful signings of Gonçalo Ramos and Francisco Trincão will be crucial in assessing Amorim’s real influence with the management and understanding how far Milan is willing to invest in a project that truly reflects the new coach’s vision. If they manage to secure both reinforcements, the rossoneri could present a renewed and more Portuguese attacking front next season, clearly betting on talent, ambition, and a winning spirit. The outcome of these negotiations could already define Milan’s path in the fight to return to the top of European football.

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