Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRuben Amorim is back in management (Danny Lawson/PA). (PA Wire)AC Milan have officially appointed Ruben Amorim as their new manager, signalling a reset for the Italian club after a season that saw them fail to qualify for the Champions League. The 41-year-old steps into the role following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri after a fifth-place finish, with Amorim expressing pride and enthusiasm for the challenge ahead. This appointment marks Amorim’s first managerial job since he left Manchester United in January 2026 after a difficult 14-month spell at Old Trafford. During his time at Manchester United, Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag in November 2024, leading the team to their worst-ever Premier League finish of 15th in the 2024-25 season and losing the Europa League final. Prior to his move to United, Amorim enjoyed significant success at Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, where he won the league title twice in 2021 and 2024, along with two Portuguese League Cups. In fullRuben Amorim appointed AC Milan manager as he lands first role since Man United exitThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Ruben Amorim returns to management following Man United sacking
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRuben Amorim is back in management (Danny Lawson/PA). (PA Wire)AC Milan have officially appointed Ruben Amorim as their new manager, signalling a reset for the Italian club after a season that saw them fail to qualify for the Champions League. The 41-year-old steps into the role following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri after a fifth-place finish, with Amorim expressing pride and enthusiasm for the challenge ahead. This appointment marks Amorim’s first managerial job since he left Manchester United in January 2026 after a difficult 14-month spell at Old Trafford. During his time at Manchester United, Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag in November 2024, leading the team to their worst-ever Premier League finish of 15th in the 2024-25 season and losing the Europa League final. Prior to his move to United, Amorim enjoyed significant success at Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, where he won the league title twice in 2021 and 2024, along with two Portuguese League Cups. In fullRuben Amorim appointed AC Milan manager as he lands first role since Man United exitThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
