Ruben Amorim Appointed as New Milan Head Coach on Two-Year Deal

AC Milan have appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach on a two-year contract until June 2028, with an option for a third season. The Portuguese...

Jun 16, 2026 3 min read 445 views

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Amorim Takes the Reins at San Siro

Milan have confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, with the Portuguese penning a two-year contract that runs until June 2028. The deal, which was signed remotely, includes an option for an additional season should both parties agree.

Amorim, who previously managed Manchester United, arrives at Milan with a reputation for dynamic, attacking football and a proven track record of developing young talent. His immediate task will be to restore the Rossoneri to the Champions League after they missed out with a fifth-place finish in Serie A last term.

Contract Details and Backroom Changes

According to Italian sources, the 41-year-old will earn a base salary of €3.5 million per season, with a further €500,000 bonus if he guides Milan back into Europe's elite competition. "Milan have also reached an agreement in principle with Eintracht Frankfurt director Markus Krösche," reported Gazzetta dello Sport, with the German expected to join as sporting director alongside Timmo Hardung. However, the Rossoneri are yet to finalize the terms with the Bundesliga club.

“Amorim is a coach we believe can build a long-term project, bringing fresh ideas and a clear playing philosophy,” a Milan insider told Football Italia.

The backroom overhaul follows a turbulent season that saw the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri and the departure of key executives Geoffrey Moncada, Igli Tare, and Giorgio Furlani. The American ownership group, RedBird Capital Partners, is keen to establish a more modern football structure, with Amorim and Krösche at the heart of it.

Tactical Fit and Expectations

Amorim made his name at Sporting CP, where he led the club to their first Primeira Liga title in 19 years with an intense 3-4-3 system. His stint at Manchester United was less convincing, as he struggled to implement his ideas in the Premier League, but his overall body of work still commands respect. Milan’s squad, featuring the likes of Rafael Leão, Theo Hernández, and Sandro Tonali (if retained), appears well-suited to his high-pressing, wing-back-oriented style.

The new coach faces a packed schedule, with the Rossoneri set to compete in the Europa League – a competition they unexpectedly find themselves in. Amorim’s ability to organize a defence that conceded 48 goals in 38 Serie A matches will be under immediate scrutiny. However, his success in European competitions with Sporting – including a run to the Champions League round of 16 – suggests he can handle the continental stage.

Key Takeaways

Ruben Amorim signs a two-year contract with Milan until 2028, with an option for a third year.
The Portuguese coach will earn €3.5m per season, plus bonuses for Champions League qualification.
Milan are also negotiating to bring in Eintracht Frankfurt director Markus Krösche as sporting director.
Amorim replaces Massimiliano Allegri after the Rossoneri finished fifth in Serie A, missing out on the Champions League.
The new coach’s first test will be to tighten the defence and reintegrate Milan into the top four.