Amorim Touches Down at Linate: The New Milan Era Begins
On the afternoon of 6 July, at around 2:15 PM, Ruben Amorim landed at Milan Linate Airport, officially kicking off his adventure in Rossonero colours. The new AC Milan manager arrived with an air of confidence beneath the blazing Milanese sun, and — no small thing in modern football — he stopped to exchange a few words with those waiting for him, showing openness and charisma from the very first moment.
His First Words: Pride and Ambition
With a few phrases even in Italian — a sign that the Portuguese tactician had prepared carefully for his arrival in the country — Amorim stated: “I’m really very happy to be here, it’s an honour to be the manager of AC Milan.” When asked why he had chosen Milan, he replied in English with words that leave no room for doubt: “It’s a challenge that is really special for me. It’s a big challenge. I promised myself, after the last one, that I would choose a smaller challenge, but here I am, bigger. Really proud to be here.”
Words that paint the picture of a man fully aware of what it means to wear the Rossoneri badge — and someone who does not shy away from tough challenges. Quite the opposite: he seeks them out.
Who Is Ruben Amorim: A One-of-a-Kind Profile
Ruben Amorim began his managerial career at a young age, cutting his teeth in the youth setup at Sporting Braga before stepping up to the senior side and picking up his first silverware. His talent did not go unnoticed: Sporting Lisbon triggered his release clause mid-season, and it was there that the Portuguese coach truly made his name — four and a half years, four trophies, including two Portuguese league titles.
Then came the call from Manchester United: his first experience at a true European giant, in a historically demanding environment with enormous pressure. His time in England lasted eighteen months, ending in dismissal partly due to tensions within the club hierarchy. Yet that chapter, far from diminishing his standing, left him sharper and more determined than ever.
A Manager at the Heart of the Project
What makes this Milan chapter particularly compelling is the central role Amorim will play in transfer decisions. Unlike environments where the manager works alongside a complex sporting structure, at Milan the Portuguese coach will be the real reference point for incomings and outgoings alike. It’s an unusual model in today’s game, but one that could prove a tremendous asset if backed by the right club infrastructure.
The evidence is already there: Amorim has already initiated direct contact over Gonzalo Inácio, the Portuguese Sporting Lisbon defender he knows well, and he has pushed hard for the signing of Gonzalo Ramos, the Portuguese striker set to pull on the Rossoneri shirt.
Expectations and the Upcoming Press Conference
In the hours following his arrival, a press conference — likely scheduled for Wednesday afternoon — is expected to give Amorim the chance to speak at greater length about his objectives and footballing philosophy. Milan have not had an easy ride in terms of results lately — recent seasons saw the club fall short of Champions League qualification — but with a manager of this calibre at the helm, the hunger to return to the summit is stronger than ever.
One thing is crystal clear: Ruben Amorim has arrived in Milan with a single objective — to win. And the Rossoneri faithful, after a long wait, are ready to embrace their new manager with open arms.
