AC Milan don officially announce Ruben Amorim as dia new head coach. The Portuguese tactician, wey formerly manage Sporting CP and Manchester United, sign contract wey go keep am for San Siro until June 2029.
Amorim don dey without job since dem sack am from Manchester United for January, after just 14 months for Old Trafford. He go replace Massimiliano Allegri, wey leave Milan for second time last month, as part of big restructuring after the club fail to secure Champions League qualification.
For dia official statement, Amorim tok say: “There be ambitions wey dey follow us throughout our career, and to coach AC Milan don always be one of mine. I know exactly wetin this club represent: history, prestige, and extraordinary fanbase all over the world. I no fit wait to start and live, every day, the passion wey dey move AC Milan.”
Milan bin dey on course for Champions League place after strong first half of season, but dem collapse for final stretch, winning only five of dia last 13 matches, with one draw and seven defeats, and finish for fifth position. For first time for dia history, dem finish outside top four for the competition.
Now, Amorim get task to return the club to title contention next season, plus fight for Europa League. The 41-year-old coach lead Manchester United to Europa League final for 2024-25, before dem lose to Tottenham. He manage United for 63 matches across all competitions, with 24 wins, 18 draws, and 21 losses. Dem sack am after he apparently criticise club hierarchy during post-match press conference. For Premier League, Amorim only get 15 wins for 47 games, wey be worst win percentage (32%) among all United managers for competition history.
Meanwhile, transfer market dey hot as clubs prepare for next season. Real Madrid don announce signing of Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool on free transfer, and also sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for €55 million plus €5 million add-ons. José Mourinho don return to Real Madrid as coach, signing three-year contract.
Sporting CP players dey attract interest: Morten Hjulmand dey linked with AC Milan and Atlético Madrid, but Sporting no dey ready to sell cheap. Francisco Trincão also dey on Milan radar. Maxi Araújo dey target for Chelsea as left-back. Gonçalo Inácio dey on Liverpool list to replace Konaté. Ousmane Diomande dey wanted by Leeds United, with talk of €40 million plus €10 million add-ons.
Benfica dey busy too: Vangelis Pavlidis dey target for Besiktas, but no formal offer yet. Wout Weghorst dey on Benfica list as free agent from Ajax. Abner, Brazilian left-back from Lyon, also dey interest them. Tiago Gabriel from Lecce dey considered. André Silva don return to FC Porto on free transfer. Florentino don join Burnley permanently for €24 million.
Other moves: César Peixoto leave Gil Vicente to become Wolverhampton coach. Bruno Lage dey close to join Saudi club Al-Diraiyah. Ricardo Esgaio return to Portugal to sign for Gil Vicente. Sergi Altimira dey close to Sporting from Betis for €16-18 million. Daniel Bragança dey linked with Valencia as contract talks stall.
