Ruben Amorim has reported to AC Milan’s Milanello training ground to begin his first week as head coach, posing for photographs alongside club owner Gerry Cardinale as he embarks on a new chapter in Serie A.
The Portuguese manager, who landed in Italy on Monday, spent his initial afternoon at the club’s headquarters on Tuesday. He was appointed on an initial two-year contract in mid-June to replace Massimiliano Allegri, who departed along with several members of the backroom staff immediately after the 2025-26 season concluded.
First Words
Speaking after his arrival, Amorim did not disguise his enthusiasm for the scale of the task ahead. “I’m really very happy to be here, it’s an honour to be Milan’s coach,” he stated. “It’s a big challenge. After the last one I’d promised myself to choose a smaller challenge, but I’m here and it’s even bigger.”
The reference to his previous role acknowledges his recent departure from Manchester United. Despite initially seeking a less pressured environment, Amorim recognised the magnitude of the opportunity at the San Siro. “If you want to be Milan’s coach, you have to play for that,” he added, signalling his intent to compete for silverware.
Rebuilding Project
Amorim inherits a squad in transition following a disappointing domestic campaign that ended without Champions League qualification. The club has already begun reshaping the roster, with striker Gonçalo Ramos confirmed as the first signing of the summer transfer window.
The Portugal international, currently on World Cup duty, represents the opening phase of a recruitment drive designed to restore Milan’s competitiveness at home and abroad. Amorim will now assess his inherited squad during pre-season preparations to identify further reinforcements.
With the new campaign approaching, the 41-year-old will look to impose his methods quickly at Milanello, aiming to return the Rossoneri to Italy’s elite and European contention.