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Ruben Amorim appointed head coach of AC Milan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:23 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Ruben Amorim appointed head coach of AC Milan

Summary

Ruben Amorim has been appointed as the new head coach of AC Milan, effective June 16, 2026. The Portuguese coach takes over following a turbulent season that saw the club miss out on Champions League qualification after a disappointing final match against Cagliari. AC Milan's management underwent significant changes after loud protests from fans against ownership, leading to the dismissal of key executives and the previous coach, Massimiliano Allegri. Amorim, who previously managed Sporting Lisbon and had a brief stint at Manchester United, aims to navigate Milan back to Serie A's top four and reclaim a Champions League spot.

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•Ruben Amorim is the new head coach of AC Milan.
•He signed a two-year deal worth 3.5 million euros annually.
•Milan finished fifth in Serie A, missing out on the Champions League.
•The team suffered a 2-1 loss to Cagliari in their final match.
•Amorim previously managed Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United.

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4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Ruben Amorim takes charge of ailing AC Milan

What they're saying

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Ruben Amorim will lead AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League after taking charge of the ailing seven-time European champions on Monday."There are ambitions that stay with you throughout your career, and coaching AC Milan has always been one of mine," Amorim said.
— Yahoo Sports

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