Ruben Amorim will be back in the dugout after landing a new job, five months on from being dismissed at Manchester United.
The Portuguese coach endured a tough spell with the Red Devils. He may have made it to the Europa League final in 2024/25, but never managed to deliver the success the fans, or the board, demanded.
Now, though, Amorim can put that behind him and look forward to a new opportunity at another huge club.
Ruben Amorim set to take over at AC Milan
After sacking Massimiliano Allegri for finishing fifth in Serie A last season, in what was described as "an unequivocal failure", AC Milan are embarking on a new chapter with Amorim at the helm.
Reports suggested the 47-year-old would make the move to Italy, and now Fabrizio Romano has all but confirmed the appointment.
🚨🔴⚫️ BREAKING: Rúben Amorim to AC Milan as new head coach, HERE WE GO! 🇵🇹Verbal agreement done on deal valid until June 2028 plus option until June 2029.Amorim has accepted all conditions and will sign this week as new Milan manager. 🫱🏻🫲🏼 pic.twitter.com/j3ry7G3mYqJune 15, 2026
Taking to Twitter/X on Monday morning, Romano posted: "BREAKING: Rúben Amorim to AC Milan as new head coach, HERE WE GO!
"Verbal agreement done on deal valid until June 2028 plus option until June 2029. Amorim has accepted all conditions and will sign this week as new Milan manager."
Amorim will now be tasked with restoring the Italian giants to their former glory. Milan have not won the Serie A title since 2021/22, while fierce rivals Inter have added their 20th and 21st title since then.
Having been a serial winner during his time in Portugal, Amorim will be hoping he, too, can get back to his best after the rough spell at Manchester United.
Amorim had a 71.3% win rate at Sporting Lisbon, but that dropped to just 39.7% during his time in England.
Amorim's expected appointment comes after a number of high-profile coaches were linked with the post.
Mauricio Pochettino, who got the USA off to a flying start at the World Cup with a 4-1 win over Paraguay at the weekend had been mentioned, as had former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner, who left the Eagles at the end of the season following the UEFA Conference League victory.
Another former Manchester United boss in Ralf Rangnick had also been linked with the San Siro position.
