Ruben Amorim has agreed to take the helm at AC Milan, signing a two‑year deal after Massimiliano Allegri’s dismissal. The 41‑year‑old will arrive in Milan later this week to formalise the contract and prepare for a campaign that left the club outside Champions League spots in last season as they fell short of the qualified.

Amorim’s move follows a turbulent 14‑month stint at Old Trafford, where he was dismissed in January. Manchester United said his exit could cost the club up to £15.9m. He had earlier lifted Sporting to league titles in 2020‑21 and 2023‑24, cementing his reputation across Europe for the next season as he prepares to lead.

Amorim will skip the salary still owed by Manchester United, a gesture that underscores his commitment to Milan’s project. He is expected to sign the paperwork before heading to a pre‑season clash with Celtic on July 25, a match that will test his tactics against a side eager to prove themselves for the season ahead.

With the contract likely signed, Amorim’s first official game will pit Milan against Celtic, after which the Rossoneri will face Manchester United in Wroclaw on August 15. The appointments signal Milan’s intent to rebuild a squad that missed Europe, while United faces a cost‑cutting challenge as it navigates the fallout from his departure for the