Ruben Amorim linked with AC Milan job

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A rather interesting managerial rumour...

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as one of the leading candidates for the AC Milan managerial vacancy.

Author | DJ

Outside San Siro stadium

The Portuguese coach has been out of work since his dismissal by United in January, bringing an end to a difficult 14-month spell at Old Trafford.

Sources close to the former Sporting manager had previously played down the prospect of a return to Benfica, where he spent six years as a player and made 154 appearances.

No agreement has been reached yet

Discussions have taken place between Milan and Amorim's representatives, with the 41-year-old understood to be high on the club's shortlist to succeed Massimiliano Allegri.

Allegri was dismissed in May after failing to secure Champions League qualification. Milan had looked well placed to finish in the top four after moving nine points clear of fifth place with a victory over rivals Inter in March. However, they won only three of their final 10 matches, collecting just 10 points and ultimately finishing one point behind Como, who claimed the final Champions League berth on the last day of the season.

USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino has also been linked with the role, along with Oliver Glasner, who departed Crystal Palace after guiding the club to victory over Rayo Vallecano in the Uefa Conference League final.

Another former Manchester United manager previously mentioned in connection with the position is no longer in contention.

Collage of Ruben Amorim

Ralf Rangnick, who managed United between 2021 and 2022 before taking charge of Austria, has extended his contract with the national team until 2028.

Should Amorim be appointed, he would be set for an early reunion with his former club. AC Milan are scheduled to face Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in Wroclaw, Poland, on 15 August, a week before the start of the Premier League campaign.

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