Rúben Amorim’s name is rising fast among the candidates for the AC Milan managerial role. According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, Zlatan Ibrahimović has already put a concrete offer on the table: a two-year contract with an option for a third, worth around €3.5 million per season — figures consistent with the club’s typical wage policy for head coaches.
Who Is Amorim and Why Does Milan Want Him
Amorim, 40, built his reputation at Sporting Clube de Portugal, where he won the Portuguese league title and impressed with a structured, attacking style built around a back-three system. His spell at Manchester United failed to deliver the expected results, but context matters: the Red Devils have been in deep institutional crisis for years, and virtually no manager has managed to turn things around there. That difficult English chapter does little to diminish an otherwise strong CV.
Amorim Has Yet to Say Yes
The Portuguese coach is, however, not yet convinced. Before giving his answer, he wants a clear picture of Milan’s sporting project — what resources will be available and what direction the club intends to take in the short and medium term. A professional and entirely understandable approach, given the ongoing managerial transition at the club, which still lacks both a Sporting Director and a CEO.
Glasner and Other Candidates
Oliver Glasner, the Austrian manager linked to Milan over recent weeks, remains in the frame but currently appears to trail Amorim in the club’s order of preference. This summer, Milan have explored a wide range of profiles — including Xavi Hernández and Mauricio Pochettino — reflecting how thorough and wide-ranging the search has been. As reported on CasaMilan in recent weeks, choosing the right manager is the single most important piece of this new Milan era.
Ibrahimović’s Role and the RedBird Connection
The weight of Zlatan Ibrahimović within the club’s structure cannot be overlooked: the Swede is a partner of RedBird Capital, has invested in the project and holds significant influence over major decisions. It is no coincidence that he is the one leading negotiations with potential managers. His presence was reportedly a sticking point in talks with Ralf Rangnick, who had reportedly sought to work without external interference — a condition incompatible with Zlatan’s established role within the club.
Amorim’s name is hot right now. The football world awaits his final decision, as the Portuguese coach carefully weighs every detail before potentially committing to the Milan project. The Rossoneri are eager to move forward — and they want to do it right.
