Ruben Amorim might be trading the Manchester rain for the Milanese spotlight—if reports out of Italy are to be believed. The Portuguese coach, who was sacked by Manchester United in January after a rocky 14-month tenure, is now reportedly in talks to take over at AC Milan, replacing Massimiliano Allegri.
According to Milan Press, Amorim was offered to the Rossoneri by his agency, AS1, in recent days, and further discussions are expected in the coming hours. The report suggests the seven-time European champions are seriously considering the move.
A Rapid Turnaround in Manchester—Without Him
Amorim’s departure from Old Trafford felt inevitable. INEOS pulled the plug after a string of underwhelming results, with United languishing far from Champions League contention. Rather than naming a permanent replacement immediately, the club turned to Michael Carrick as an interim solution.
The move backfired—at least for anyone hoping Amorim might be vindicated. Carrick unlocked the very squad Amorim had struggled to motivate, guiding United to a stunning third-place finish. It was an outcome that seemed laughable when Amorim was shown the door. That performance earned Carrick the job on a permanent basis, leaving Amorim to watch from the sidelines as his former team rediscovered its identity.
Exploring Options Before Milan
Since leaving United, Amorim has been linked with several roles. Benfica was an early rumor, but he quickly made it clear he wasn’t interested in returning to Portugal. Then came Crystal Palace, but the London club is reportedly pursuing a different candidate. Now, Milan appears to be the most concrete option yet.
Despite his struggles in England, Amorim’s reputation hasn’t been completely tarnished. His work at Sporting CP—turning the Lisbon club into a Portuguese title contender—remains a strong selling point. United CEO Omar Berrada even recently hinted that Amorim’s failure at Old Trafford is more about the unique pressures of the job than his coaching ability.
“The Manchester United job is one of the most demanding in world football,” Berrada said in a recent interview. “Success there doesn’t always reflect a coach’s real quality.”
Could a Reunion Happen Soon?
If Milan does pull the trigger on Amorim, a reunion with his former club may come sooner than expected. The two sides are scheduled to meet in a preseason friendly on August 15—a match that would carry a bit more narrative weight if Amorim is on the Milan touchline.
For now, the decision rests with the Rossoneri. After a turbulent season under Allegri, Milan is hunting for stability. Whether Amorim—who has won titles in Portugal but flamed out in England—is the right man remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the coaching carousel never stops, and Amorim is ready to get back on the ride.
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