Ruben Amorim is reportedly closing in on the AC Milan job, and that development is quietly being celebrated at Old Trafford — not because of what he might bring to the San Siro, but because of what it could save Manchester United in compensation payments.
The Portuguese manager has been out of work since January 5, 2026, when United sacked him after just 14 months in charge. His dismissal came hours after he publicly criticized the club’s hierarchy following a 1-1 draw at Leeds. The decision to part ways was an expensive one, with reports suggesting the total cost could approach £16 million.
The Financial Fine Print That Matters
According to sources close to the situation, the maximum payout of £15.9 million was contingent on certain conditions — including whether Amorim found a new job within a specific window. Now that he’s in advanced talks with AC Milan, those compensation payments are set to be slashed significantly.
Neither United nor Amorim’s camp has confirmed the exact new figure, but the reduction comes at an ideal time for the club. With a busy summer transfer window ahead, every pound counts.
Reinvesting the Savings
United have reportedly agreed to a £35 million deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, and manager Michael Carrick is still targeting a left-back, a left winger, and another central midfielder. Names like Lewis Hall and Bradley Barcola have been floated, while any move for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes would cost £80 million unless the Hammers soften their stance.
If Amorim does take over for Massimiliano Allegri at Milan, there’s an intriguing subplot: the two clubs are scheduled to meet in a preseason friendly on August 15 in Wroclaw, Poland. It would mark an awkward reunion between Amorim and his former employers, but for United, the financial relief may be worth any on-field sting.
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