AC Milan is on the verge of landing one of the most sought-after managers in European football, and the timeline is moving fast. According to multiple reports, Ruben Amorim is expected to touch down in Italy within the next 48 hours to put pen to paper on a deal that would make him the club’s next head coach — a move that signals a major shift in direction for the Rossoneri.
The Portuguese tactician, who most recently managed Manchester United and Sporting CP, has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with an option for a third season. His base salary at San Siro is said to be €3.5 million per year, a figure that places him among the higher-paid coaches in Serie A. But the real question for fans is not what he will earn — it’s whether he can turn around a club stuck in transition.
From Old Trafford to Milanello
Amorim’s path to Milan comes after a turbulent stint in Manchester that saw flashes of promise but ultimately ended without the kind of silverware the club’s fanbase demands. Still, his track record at Sporting — where he won a Primeira Liga title and developed young talent — is what made him an attractive candidate for Milan, a club long known for betting on sharp, forward-thinking managers.
He is stepping in for Massimiliano Allegri, whose second spell at the club failed to recapture the magic of his first. The transition has been in the works for weeks, but Monday’s reports from Sky Sport Italia and other outlets suggest the deal has accelerated dramatically.
What Amorim brings to the table
Amorim is known for a high-pressing, possession-based system that relies on positional discipline and quick transitions — a style that could suit a Milan squad still built around physicality and pace on the counter. But he will also inherit a roster that needs reinforcement, particularly in midfield and out wide. His ability to develop younger players, a hallmark of his tenure at Sporting, will be tested in a league where tactical nuance often wins out over raw athleticism.
Milan’s front office is also in a state of flux. The club is actively searching for both a sporting director and a technical director. According to reports, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Timmo Hardung and Markus Krösche have emerged as preferred targets, which suggests the club is looking to build a German-influenced front office to complement Amorim’s Portuguese coaching staff.
No official confirmation has come from the club yet, but Amorim’s arrival in Milan could come as early as Tuesday, with a formal announcement expected by Wednesday morning. If the paperwork is completed on schedule, he will be on the sideline for preseason preparations — and under immediate pressure to deliver results in a league where Inter and Juventus are reloading for another title fight.
For Milan fans, this hire represents a gamble on a coach with a clear philosophy but mixed recent results. For Amorim, it’s a chance to rebuild his reputation in a league that has historically rewarded tactical sophistication. The next 48 hours will determine whether this partnership officially begins — and how quickly the work of reshaping the squad can start.
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