Ruben Amorim could link up with ex-Man Utd coach thanks to Liverpool decision
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Ruben Amorim has been out of work since early 2026, but the former Manchester United boss could be set for a sensational return to the dugout – this time in Italy23:58, 13 Jun 2026Updated 00:03, 14 Jun 2026Ruben Amorim left Manchester United earlier this year(Image: Getty Images)Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim could be set to join forces with Ralf Rangnick — another former Old Trafford boss — at AC Milan.Amorim was relieved of his duties at Old Trafford at the start of 2026. He was dismissed following a fiery post-match press conference in which he publicly criticized the United board, after a 1-1 away draw with Leeds United at Elland Road.Amorim has remained without a club since, though he has been linked with several Premier League sides.
With AC Milan on the lookout for a new manager, he is understood to be the frontrunner.The former Sporting boss may also find himself working alongside ex-interim manager Rangnick, who is reportedly being considered for a head of soccer role at the San Siro.According to The Athletic, Amorim has held discussions with the Italian team, which parted ways with Massimiliano Allegri at the end of the season.The club had previously set its sights on Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, until the Spaniard was snapped up by Liverpool.Ralf Rangnick could join Amorim at AC Milan(Image: Getty Images)Former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, United States coach Mauricio Pochettino, and Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness are also believed to be on Milan's shortlist. Milan has equally been in direct contact regarding Rangnick.Currently at the helm of Austria's national side, the former United interim boss is understood to have been interviewed by the Italian club.
Amorim's parting shot at United, meanwhile, was to publicly criticize the board while asserting that he was the manager, not merely the head coach.His final words were: "That is my job, not to be a coach. If people cannot handle the Gary Nevilles and the criticisms of everything, we need to change the club."No, no guys, I would say that I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach.