Former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is leading the race to become the new AC Milan boss.
According to Ben Jacobs, Ruben Amorim looks set to return to management with AC Milan. He is the leading candidate to become their new manager following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri.
While he was extensively linked with the Benfica job and a potential return to Portugal, Amorim was reportedly never keen on a return to his homeland. He is determined to test himself in the best European leagues.
AC Milan didn’t have the best of seasons last time out, as they could only manage a fifth-placed finish. While they will be featuring in Europe next season, the Italian giants did miss out on a Champions League spot, and it cost Allegri his job.
They are now looking to build a new project from scratch under a young manager, and Amorim has emerged as a top target. While they have looked at a number of options, he is leading the race to become their new manager.
Amorim could be an ideal fit for AC Milan
Amorim was sacked mid-season at Manchester United after a disappointing first half. While results didn’t go their way, people at Old Trafford believe he had a massive impact on the squad and the changes he made behind the scenes helped them secure Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick.
Amorim is someone who sticks to his style of football irrespective of the results. His teams tend to be highly disciplined; they lineup in a 3-4-3 formation and are fully committed to aggressive and high-intensity pressing. AC Milan believes his style of football could help them get back to the top of Italian football.
With the Portuguese tactician reportedly open to a return, the Rossoneri are already exploring the possibility of a deal. If given time, he could help transform the club both on and off the pitch. Considering AC Milan’s illustrious history and the scale of the challenge awaiting their next manager, talks could accelerate in the coming weeks.