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Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is said to be the top candidate to become the next manager of AC Milan following Massimiliano Allegri's exit.
The Portuguese tactician has been without a club since January 5, when United parted ways with him after a difficult 14-month spell at Old Trafford. Amorim failed to claim any silverware during his tenure, guiding United to a 15th-place finish in 2024–25 — the club's worst performance in the Premier League era.
The 41-year-old also struggled in the opening months of 2025–26, leaving United in sixth place after 20 league outings. Nevertheless, despite his disappointing stint in Manchester, he remains a sought-after name in Milan.
The Athletic reports that Amorim is the "leading candidate" to take the reins at the Rossoneri. The two sides "held discussions" in Portugal last week as Milan seek to rebuild following their split with Allegri, as well as sporting director Igli Tare, chief executive Giorgio Furlani, and technical director Geoffrey Moncada.
The Serie A outfit cleared out their leadership after missing out on Champions League qualification. A 2–1 loss on the final day against Cagliari condemned them to a fifth-place finish, just one point adrift of Como in fourth. The club will compete in the Europa League next season.
Milan 'Forced' to Pivot to Amorim
While Amorim now leads the running for the vacant Milan position, he was not the club's original target. The Athletic reports that the Rossoneri initially pursued former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola.
The Spaniard was quickly snapped up by Liverpool, however, following the unexpected sacking of Arne Slot. Iraola agreed to a two-year deal with the Reds, leaving Milan to reassess their options.
Interest has since been reported in U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino, along with former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner. Al Ahli's Matthias Jaissle has also been connected to the vacancy, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Should Amorim land the role, he will face significant pressure to steady what has become a troubled ship at San Siro. Even without the distraction of European football in 2025–26, Milan managed just 70 points from 38 matches — 17 fewer than fierce rivals and newly crowned Italian champions Inter Milan.
Man Utd Not Looking Back
Whatever lies ahead for Amorim is no longer a concern for United. The Red Devils delivered an outstanding second half of the campaign under Michael Carrick, finishing third in the Premier League and securing Champions League football.
The English manager was rewarded for his impressive work with a two-year contract, officially confirmed as the permanent man in charge at Old Trafford. The appointment was widely celebrated by supporters and players, with Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes among those to publicly back the decision.
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Under Carrick's leadership, United are already moving to strengthen their squad ahead of next season as they look to manage the demands of Champions League football alongside a packed domestic schedule. The club has reportedly already agreed a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Éderson as a replacement for the outgoing Casemiro.
The Red Devils are also chasing additional signings as they aim to mount a genuine Premier League title challenge in 2026–27. Meanwhile, Amorim could soon be in Italy, tasked with restoring Milan to their former glory.