Ruben Amorim signs as new AC Milan head coach until 2028
Ruben Amorim is officially the new AC Milan head coach. The Portuguese manager has signed the contract that will tie him to the Rossoneri until June 30, 2028, with an additional option for a further season.
The long managerial saga following Massimiliano Allegri’s departure has therefore come to an end, closing a chapter that began with the announcement on May 25 and now culminates with Amorim’s arrival on June 16.
Contract details and salary revealed
Ruben Amorim will earn around €3.5 million per season, bonuses included.
The variable part of the agreement is heavily linked to AC Milan’s performances both domestically and in Europe. In particular, qualification for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League remains the main target required to unlock additional bonuses tied to the contract.
The Rossoneri hierarchy reportedly wanted a deal structured around sporting objectives and long-term sustainability.
Cardinale, Ibrahimovic and Krosche all approved Amorim
Ruben Amorim’s profile reportedly united every major component inside the AC Milan hierarchy.
Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic immediately appreciated the Portuguese coach’s football ideas and leadership qualities, placing alternative candidates such as Oliver Glasner and Matthias Jaissle on standby in order to fully focus on Amorim.
According to recent reports, there were also direct conversations involving Markus Krosche. Although not yet officially part of AC Milan’s structure, the German executive reportedly held discussions with Amorim to evaluate both his personality and his tactical vision.
The feedback was said to be extremely positive, particularly regarding the compatibility between Amorim’s football philosophy, the current squad composition and the club’s long-term project.
Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto confirm the agreement
Confirmation has now also arrived from transfer experts Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto.
The former Sporting CP and Manchester United coach has officially signed his contract with AC Milan, with only the club’s formal announcement still pending.
The next steps for the Rossoneri will now focus on completing the appointments of the new sporting director and director general as the club continues its structural revolution ahead of the new season.
Amorim’s tactical identity could reshape AC Milan
Ruben Amorim arrives at AC Milan with a very clear football identity.
Known for his intense pressing, positional rotations and flexible three-man defensive systems, the Portuguese coach built his reputation at Sporting CP before moving to Manchester United.
His arrival could lead to a major tactical evolution for the Rossoneri squad, especially considering the profiles already available within the team.
Several current AC Milan players are viewed internally as particularly suited to Amorim’s dynamic and vertical style of football, something that reportedly played a decisive role in the final approval process.
