Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been appointed as head coach of AC Milan on a two-year deal, replacing Massiliano Allegri. The Portuguese coach arrives after United paid up to £15.9m in exit costs following his dismissal in January. Amorim's appointment comes just months after his turbulent spell at Old Trafford ended.

Allegri departed after a dismal run of form that saw Milan miss out on Champions League qualification, leaving the club searching for stability. The Rossoneri finished outside the top four in Serie A, forcing them into Europa League competition. Amorim faces immediate pressure to restore Milan's competitive edge and European credentials.

Before his United disappointment, Amorim established himself as one of Europe's promising young tacticians at Sporting, where he delivered league titles in 2020-21 and 2023-24. His modern tactical approach caught Milan's attention despite the failed English experiment. The 41-year-old now inherits a squad needing direction after a chaotic season.

Amorim's tenure begins with pre-season fixtures against Celtic on July 25 and concludes ironically against Manchester United in Wroclaw on August 15. The Portuguese must quickly rebuild confidence and implement his philosophy ahead of the new campaign.