21% of Fans Backed Amorim for Milan Job — Now He Has to Prove Them Wrong

Ruben Amorim is officially the new head coach of AC Milan, but the fan base isn’t exactly throwing a parade. Earlier this week, Football Italia polled readers on whether the Portuguese tactician was the right hire. The results? A decisive shrug.

Out of 418 voters, only 21% said yes. That’s right — fewer than one in four gave Amorim a vote of confidence before the ink was dry on his contract.

The Numbers Tell a Story

Oliver Glasner, who just led Crystal Palace to a Conference League title, was the preferred alternative with 38% of the vote. Another 30% backed a mystery candidate not listed, while 8% wanted Mauricio Pochettino and just 3% picked Arne Slot. Amorim’s 21% share wasn’t even close to a majority — but it was enough to get the job.

It’s a curious starting point for a coach who arrives with a reputation as one of Europe’s brightest young minds. His work at Sporting Lisbon turned heads across the continent, and Milan’s hierarchy clearly sees him as a long-term investment. But the early returns from the fan base suggest skepticism, not celebration.

What Fans Are Saying

One voter summed up the mood succinctly: better Amorim than “an old recycled Italian coach.” Another held out hope for a dream scenario — luring Jurgen Klopp from retirement — which says more about the scale of expectation than any realistic alternative. Others simply didn’t trust the hire, preferring the proven track record of a coach like Glasner over Amorim’s promise.

The question now isn’t whether Amorim was the popular choice. He wasn’t. It’s whether he can win over the doubters without the lure of Champions League football. Milan finished outside the top four last season, and Amorim will be asked to rebuild both the squad and the club’s identity.

His pedigree at Sporting suggests he’s capable. He won two Primeira Liga titles, developed young talent, and built a system that made Sporting a consistent threat in Europe. But Serie A is a different animal — more tactical, more physical, and far less forgiving of a slow start.

The Verdict Is Still Out

Milan’s decision is a bet on potential over past glory. The fans wanted proof; the front office went with instinct. Now the clock starts ticking. Amorim has the chance to turn those 21% into a majority — or to confirm that the doubters had a point all along.

What do you think? Was the 21% right to believe, or did Milan swing and miss? Drop your take in the comments.