Serie A: Amorim emerges as leading candidate for AC Milan manager job

Ruben Amorim, who previously managed Manchester United, has emerged as the leading candidate for the vacant managerial role at Italian club AC Milan. Reports indicate that discussions between AC Milan and Amorim's representatives are already underway.

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Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the vacant managerial position at AC Milan, with discussions already taking place between the club and his representatives, according to reports.

Amorim has been without a club since leaving Manchester United in January, concluding a challenging 14-month tenure at Old Trafford. Despite the difficulties in England, his reputation remains strong, largely due to his earlier success with Sporting CP, where he developed an admired tactical system. AC Milan has been searching for a new head coach since parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri in May, a decision prompted by the club's failure to qualify for the Champions League after a late-season collapse.

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The Portuguese coach has been out of work since leaving Manchester United in January, following a difficult 14-month spell in charge at Old Trafford.

Several other high-profile coaches have been linked with the AC Milan position, including Mauricio Pochettino and Oliver Glasner. Ralf Rangnick, another former Manchester United manager, was also considered but has since committed to coaching the Austrian national team. If appointed, Amorim could face his former club, Manchester United, in a pre-season friendly scheduled for August 15 in Wrocław, Poland. AC Milan continues its search for a coach capable of restoring consistency and guiding the club back to Champions League contention, while Amorim has an opportunity to rebuild his managerial reputation at a historic European club.

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As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, AC Milan are searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri in May.