AC Milan are reportedly set to snub Oliver Glasner and appoint former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim as their new manager. The Serie A giants looked likely to turn to Glasner after sacking Massimiliano Allegri.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Amorim is now the frontrunner and is ready to accept all conditions discussed with Milan. He wants the San Siro job and is waiting for the Rossoneri to give him the green light.
It’s a massive U-turn from Milan who had reportedly been in advanced talks with Glasner. Discussions went as far as the Austrian proposing they sign Jean-Philippe Mateta from his former club.
Amorim closing in on AC Milan job
Amorim has been available since January, after being dismissed by United. The Portuguese coach spent 14 tumultuous months at Old Trafford, becoming the worst post-Sir Alex Ferguson manager statistically.
The 41-year-old oversaw a 15th-placed finish in the 2024-25 campaign. That is the Red Devils’ lowest finish in a Premier League season in history.
Amorim showed signs of improvement during the first half of last season but insisted on a three-at-the-back system that didn’t suit his squad. Following his sacking, Michael Carrick took the reins and turned the tide, achieving a third-placed finish and UEFA Champions League qualification.
Milan madness
There’s no doubt Amorim was an exciting tactician when he initially arrived at United. He worked wonders at Sporting CP in Liga Portugal, guiding them to two Portuguese league titles.
That said, his failures in the Premier League are hard to ignore, and many believe he was given too much time at Old Trafford. Constantly defending a poor record with comments such as “we have to suffer” didn’t fool most in the English game.
Glasner, meanwhile, became the most successful manager in Palace’s history during a two-and-a-half-year spell. He led the South Londoners to three major trophies, including the UEFA Conference League, in his final act.
The fact that Milan prefers Amorim over Glasner, for any English football fan, is puzzling. One has been a proven success throughout their managerial career, while the other can’t handle high-pressure environments, much like the San Siro.
