After weeks of front-office chaos and a coaching search that seemed to go nowhere fast, AC Milan has reportedly found its next leader. According to multiple reports, including Sky Sport Italia and transfer insider Matteo Moretto, former Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim has agreed to take over at the San Siro.
The deal is described as a two-year contract running through 2028, with an option for a third year that would keep him in charge until 2029. Paperwork is expected to be finalized within hours, per the reports.
A Messy Departure and a Sudden Vacancy
Milan has been without a head coach since the day after the 2025–26 season ended, when Massimiliano Allegri was shown the door. But the front office purge didn’t stop there. The club also parted ways with sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada, and CEO Giorgio Furlani all on the same day. That left the Rossoneri not just without a manager, but without a functioning football operations structure.
That vacuum made the coaching search a high-wire act. The club initially zeroed in on former Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick, who looked set to come in as sporting director — and possibly bring Oliver Glasner along as head coach. But those talks collapsed, and Rangnick opted to extend his contract with the Austrian national team instead. That development essentially killed the Glasner option, too.
Why Amorim?
Amorim, who managed Manchester United before his departure, brings a blend of Premier League experience and tactical flexibility. The 41-year-old Portuguese coach is known for his high-pressing systems and ability to develop young talent — qualities Milan’s front office, even in its depleted state, clearly values.
Reports say the offer includes a base salary of €3.5 million per season, plus bonuses tied to Champions League qualification. That’s a relatively modest package by Serie A standards, but it reflects Milan’s current financial reality and the club’s desire to tie compensation to performance.
Before Amorim emerged as the front-runner, names like Mauricio Pochettino and Arne Slot were also floated. But the club moved quickly once Amorim signaled his willingness to come to Italy.
What Comes Next
With pre-season just weeks away, Milan needs to move fast. Amorim will have to assemble a coaching staff, assess the current roster, and figure out which players fit his system. The lack of a sporting director complicates things — there’s no one above him to handle transfers unless the club appoints someone quickly.
The team has not confirmed the appointment yet, but the smoke is thick enough that fans online have already started debating what Amorim’s arrival means for the squad. Could he revive a team that finished mid-table last season? That’s the hope. But with the front office still in flux, the margin for error is razor-thin.
For now, Milan appears to have its man. The real work starts now.
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