Amorim on the verge of signing: AC Milan turns the page
The 16th of June 2026 could officially mark the beginning of a new chapter in AC Milan‘s history. Rúben Amorim is set to sign his contract as the new Rossoneri head coach: a two-year deal running until 2028, with an option for a third year until 2029. An ambitious choice that underlines the club’s desire to entrust its future to a modern, visionary manager with a clear footballing identity.
According to the latest available information, the signing will not take place physically in Milan: no travel to Italy is currently planned on the Portuguese manager’s side. Both Zlatan Ibrahimović and Gerry Cardinale are in the United States, and the club’s new technical leadership has not yet been officially presented. However, this is merely a procedural step that does not alter the substance: Amorim is AC Milan’s new manager.
Who is Rúben Amorim: the architect of organised pressing
Born in 1985, Rúben Amorim has established himself as one of the most exciting coaches of his generation in European football. After landmark seasons with Sporting CP in Lisbon — before his adventure at Manchester United — the Portuguese tactician built his footballing philosophy around a precise idea: organised pressing and a back-three system.
His preferred formation is the 3-4-2-1, sometimes shifting to a 3-4-3 in the attacking phase. Amorim is widely regarded as a purist when it comes to his system: he believes deeply in his model and rarely abandons it even under pressure. This approach yielded remarkable results in Portugal, but it will be fascinating to see how it translates to Serie A, a league with very different tactical characteristics.
Bringing his style to Milan will mean tackling new challenges: the environment, the media pressure, the quality of opponents in the league and in European competition. All elements that will make his journey even more compelling to follow.
Fan protests: “Cardinale Go Home Again”
While the club finalises the remaining bureaucratic details, protest writings against the American ownership have reappeared outside the Casa Milan headquarters. The phrase “Cardinale Go Home Again” — with the telling addition of “again” compared to the previously erased version — captures a tense atmosphere between a section of the fanbase and RedBird Capital owner Gerry Cardinale.
The Curva appears intent on escalating the protest, with reports of a live, organised demonstration being planned beyond just social media posts. It is a signal the club cannot ignore: supporters want concrete answers and a competitive, credible project. And that is precisely what the new leadership structure — with Amorim on the bench and a new technical director on the way — aims to deliver.
A project under construction: the coming weeks will be decisive
Amorim’s arrival is the first piece of a puzzle still being assembled. Over the coming weeks, Milan will need to finalise the rest of the technical structure — particularly the roles of technical director and sporting director — before setting up a summer transfer window worthy of expectations. The Portuguese coach is expected in Milan to meet the squad, assess the roster and begin preparing tactically and athletically for the new season.
For Rossoneri supporters, now is the time to believe: Milan is rebuilding with a clear vision, a manager of recognised European calibre and the ambition to return to the top of Italian and continental football.
