Amorim learned much from Manchester United spell
Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Newly appointed AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim stated he learned a lot from his time at Manchester United and admitted to making mistakes.
- Amorim described his experience at Old Trafford as part of his past, focusing on his new role with AC Milan.
- He expressed his commitment to building something new at Milan, calling it a "dream club" for a coach.
Ruben Amorim, the new manager of AC Milan, says he learned a great deal from his time at Manchester United and acknowledges he made several mistakes. Amorim is currently on a training tour with Milan in Australia, where he addressed his past experiences at Old Trafford during a press conference.
Firstly, it doesn't matter anymore. It's part of the past. Circumstances change, and now I'm focused on the next project.
"Firstly, it doesn't matter anymore. It's part of the past. Circumstances change, and now I'm focused on the next project," Amorim stated. He emphasized that the experience taught him valuable lessons. "I learned a lot. It's hard to pinpoint one thing, but the most important is that I realize I made many mistakes."
I learned a lot. It's hard to pinpoint one thing, but the most important is that I realize I made many mistakes.
Amorim reflected on his personal accountability, saying, "When one faces that and realizes it wasn't just others' fault but also my own, one becomes a better coach and a better person." He had previously admitted to errors during his tenure at Manchester United and apologized to the club's supporters before his dismissal in January.
When one faces that and realizes it wasn't just others' fault but also my own, one becomes a better coach and a better person.
The Portuguese coach is now fully focused on his new role at Milan, a club that has faced challenges in recent years. "I know the project will be difficult, but we want to build something new. I've spoken with people within the club and know that the club has a strong foundation and excellent infrastructure. If this is the last club I coach, I will be satisfied, because this is a dream club for a coach," said Ruben Amorim.
I know the project will be difficult, but we want to build something new. I've spoken with people within the club and know that the club has a strong foundation and excellent infrastructure. If this is the last club I coach, I will be satisfied, because this is a dream club for a coach.
Originally published by Morgunblaรฐiรฐ in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.