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Football: AC Milan appoints Rúben Amorim as new coach
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Football: AC Milan appoints Rúben Amorim as new coach

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rúben Amorim has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Italian club AC Milan.
  • Amorim, 41, was previously the coach of Manchester United but was dismissed in January.
  • AC Milan had a disappointing season, failing to qualify for the Champions League, which led to the departure of their previous coach and sporting directors.

Portuguese coach Rúben Amorim has officially taken the helm as the new manager of the storied Italian club AC Milan. The 41-year-old's appointment had been widely anticipated in recent days, with the club now confirming the move. While details regarding the contract length remain undisclosed, media reports suggest an agreement through 2028 with an option for an additional season.

The commitment of the 41-year-old had been anticipated in recent days, now Milan officially announced the completion.

— dpaReporting on the official confirmation of Rúben Amorim's appointment.

Amorim's previous coaching role was with Manchester United, where his tenure ended prematurely in January. Before his stint in England, he achieved considerable success with Sporting CP in Portugal. His arrival at AC Milan comes after a disappointing season for the Italian giants, who not only missed out on Champions League qualification but also saw the departure of their former coach, Massimiliano Allegri, along with the club's sporting and technical directors.

Media had reported a contract until 2028 with an option for another season.

— dpaDetails on the potential contract length for the new coach.

Recent reports from Italian media had linked Eintracht Frankfurt's sporting director, Markus Krösche, with a move to AC Milan, with some outlets suggesting advanced negotiations and even a verbal agreement. However, Eintracht Frankfurt's president, Mathias Beck, refuted these claims. Beck stated that no one from AC Milan had approached the Bundesliga club regarding Krösche and that, following discussions with Krösche himself, there was no indication he intended to leave Eintracht before his contract expires in 2028.

Italian media recently reported that a move for Eintracht Frankfurt's sports director Markus Krösche to AC Milan was getting closer.

— dpaInformation on transfer rumors involving Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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