Jorge Mendes Is Quietly Pulling Strings to Get Ruben Amorim Into Milan — Here’s How

Ruben Amorim hasn’t managed a game since leaving Manchester United, but he’s on the verge of landing one of the most high-profile jobs in European soccer. The Portuguese coach has emerged as the front-runner to take over at AC Milan, and according to reports, the deal is being orchestrated by none other than super-agent Jorge Mendes.

Mendes isn’t Amorim’s direct representative, but he’s become the central figure in the negotiations. Multiple intermediaries have been working behind the scenes to bring the two closer together, and the logic is simple: Mendes can offer Milan something beyond just a manager.

How the deal is taking shape

Milan’s majority owner Gerry Cardinale has already put a formal offer on the table. According to Calciomercato, the proposal is a two-year contract with an option for a third year — a structure that gives both sides flexibility. The third year would kick in if Amorim secures Champions League qualification, a realistic goal given Milan’s roster talent.

Live meetings have taken place this week between Cardinale and Amorim’s camp. Amorim is reportedly leaning toward accepting the offer, seeing Milan as a major opportunity to reboot his career after a turbulent spell at Old Trafford.

Why Mendes matters

Mendes has been a fixture in Milan’s recent transfer strategy, helping to facilitate key arrivals in the last few windows. His involvement in this deal suggests the club wants more than just a coach — they want a network. By tying Amorim to Mendes, Milan gains access to a pipeline of players that the super-agent controls or influences.

That kind of leverage could accelerate the squad rebuild. A manager who walks in with Mendes’ backing isn’t just picking lineups — he’s arriving with transfer guarantees already mapped out.

Oliver Glasner was initially considered the favorite for the role, and Matthias Jaissle also drew interest. But the momentum has clearly shifted toward Amorim, and Mendes has been the force driving that shift.

For now, nothing is official. Milan hasn’t confirmed any agreement, and Amorim hasn’t publicly commented. But the pieces are moving, and the architect behind the scenes is the same man who has shaped some of the biggest transfers in modern football.