Ruben Amorim has just surprised European football by signing a contract with AC Milan, becoming the new coach of the “rossoneri” and putting an end to a long period of speculation about his future. The Portuguese manager, who recently led Manchester United, has signed a two-year deal with the San Siro club, valid until June 2028, with an option for an additional year. This is a clear commitment from the Milan management to restore the club to its title-winning ways and to the European elite.
According to leading Italian sources, including Gazzetta dello Sport, the agreement was formalized remotely, as Ruben Amorim has not yet physically traveled to Milan. The contract guarantees the Portuguese coach an annual salary of 3.5 million euros, a figure that could rise to 4 million if he secures qualification for the Champions League. Amorim’s arrival is part of a genuine structural overhaul at AC Milan, which, following a disastrous season that ended in fifth place in Serie A and without access to the Champions League, has dismissed not only coach Massimiliano Allegri but also key figures in the management structure such as Geoffrey Moncada, Igli Tare, and Giorgio Furlani.
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The bet on Amorim does not come in isolation. Milan has also reportedly reached an agreement with Markus Krösche, sporting director of Eintracht Frankfurt, who expressed enthusiasm about the arrival of the Portuguese: “I believe that Ruben Amorim is the right choice to lead the new cycle of Milan. His innovative profile and his ability to enhance young talents are exactly what the club needs at this moment,” Krösche stated in remarks made to the German press this week. Despite the confidence expressed, negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt are still pending to formalize the departure of Krösche and Timmo Hardung, who is being pointed out as the future sporting director of Milan, but the parties remain optimistic about a favorable outcome in the coming days.
The impact of this signing goes far beyond the bench. Amorim arrives in Italy with the reputation of a modern strategist, recognized for his work at Sporting CP and more recently at Manchester United, where he made his mark with attacking football and a consistent commitment to player development. For Milan, this represents a decisive step in an effort to regain the mystique of a club that was once dominant in Europe but has spent recent years in the shadow of its main rivals. The pressure is at its peak — fans demand immediate results, and failing to qualify for the Champions League has become intolerable for an institution with the historical weight of the “rossoneri.”
When asked about his initial measures, Ruben Amorim left no room for doubt: “I come to restore Milan to the place it deserves. Dedication, rigor, and a clear playing identity are non-negotiable. We will work every day to ensure that the fans can once again take pride in their team,” the Portuguese coach assured in a brief statement following the official announcement of the agreement, broadcasted by the club’s official channel.
The immediate future of Milan now hinges on the reorganization of the squad, with expectations that Amorim will promote a deep renewal within the first team. Names like Rafael Leão, who knows the coach well from their time at Sporting, could be crucial in this new cycle, while other players are expected to be released or transferred to make room for reinforcements that align more closely with the coach’s philosophy.
In the coming days, Ruben Amorim is expected to finally arrive in Milan to be presented to the press and begin pre-season preparations. The transfer market promises to be lively, with the Portuguese coach already indicating several priority targets and demanding investment to ensure competitiveness at the highest level. The challenge is colossal: to return Milan to the top of Serie A and, above all, to reclaim a spot in the Champions League. For the Milanese fans, hope is rekindled to see the club back on the pedestal of European football, now with a Portuguese coach at the helm.
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