AC Milan Fan? You Need to See the 15th Place Finish That Led Them to Ruben Amorim

Alright, Emerald City faithful, gather 'round, because there's some wild news brewing across the pond that has us scratching our heads! Ruben Amorim, the dude who had a seriously rough go at Manchester United? Well, get this: he's reportedly the main man, the frontrunner, to take over AC Milan! You heard that right. The Portuguese boss, out of work since January 5th after United cut ties, is apparently just inches away from a new gig in Serie A. His 14 months at Old Trafford were tumultuous. No trophies, and then a brutal 15th-place finish in the 2024-25 season, their worst of the Premier League era. Seriously, 15th place! He didn't deliver early in 2025-26 either, only guiding United to sixth after 20 games. Yikes! Milan wants him anyway.

Milan's Desperate Gamble After Cleaning House

So, why is Milan so keen on a guy with that resume? Because they're in full-on crisis mode, folks, doing a complete house-cleaning! Massimiliano Allegri is out, Sporting director Igli Tare gone, chief executive Giorgio Furlani said goodbye, and technical director Geoffrey Moncada also departed! A full organizational shake-up, all because they completely whiffed on Champions League qualification. A gut-wrenching 2-1 defeat on the final matchday against Cagliari doomed them to a fifth-place finish, just one point behind Como in fourth. Now they're stuck with Europa League next season, not where a club like Milan wants to be. They're clearly looking for someone to turn this ship around fast.

Not Their First Pick: How Amorim Became the Guy

Here's the real kicker: Amorim wasn't even Milan's initial pick! The Athletic reports they originally set sights on former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola. But, classic curveball, Liverpool swooped in and snatched Iraola following Arne Slot's surprise dismissal. Iraola signed a two-year deal with the Reds, leaving Milan scrambling, forced back to the drawing board. Other names like U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino, former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, and Al Ahli’s Matthias Jaissle were linked. But now, it seems Amorim is their guy. If he gets this job, he's walking into an absolute firestorm at San Siro. Milan only snagged 70 points from 38 matches, a full 17 points fewer than arch-rivals and newly crowned Italian champions, Inter Milan. Think about that gap! No pressure at all for the new guy, right?

What's Next for This Wild Soccer Saga?

Meanwhile, across the English Channel, Manchester United isn't looking back! Under Michael Carrick, they put together a sensational second half of the season, flying and finishing third in the Premier League, locking in Champions League football. Carrick was repaid with a two-year contract, officially chosen to lead the Red Devils permanently. And they're not stopping there! Under Carrick's watch, United is already making moves to bolster their squad, reportedly striking a deal for Atalanta midfielder Éderson to replace Casemiro. They're aiming for that Premier League title in 2026-27! Milan, though? They're hoping Ruben Amorim can somehow turn his past struggles into future glory and drag them back to championship ways. It's going to be a fascinating, maybe chaotic, watch from the Emerald City, that's for sure. Get ready!

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