Ruben Amorim is still at the start of his coaching career. The Sporting stay served as a real springboard, 14 months as Manchester United coach was the opposite. Still, Amorim has become one of the big coaching profiles in Europe at Old Trafford, but the Portuguese needs a club where he can show that his football – and principles – are paying off in the top five leagues. This opportunity is now near.

Chaos reigns at AC Milan, who in the last league game against Caglieri at the San Siro lost the game – and the last Champions League ticket. A few days later, Massimiliano Allegri was fired as head coach. Since then, Arne Slot, Oliver Glasner and Ruben Amorim have been linked to the job.

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Ruben Amorim moves up as favourite for the coaching job at AC Milan

The hyperactive transfer journalist Romano reported AC Milan have been in contact with Rúben Amorim about the job, according to The Athletic , the former Manchester United coach is the top candidate for the position after interviews last week.

Former Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola was at the top of his wish list, but Liverpool famously sacked Arne Slot and pointed to the Basque as his replacement.

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Ruben Amorim is now the top candidate for the AC Milan job, it is reported. Manchester United’s win percentage of 36.92, the weakest statistic among United managers since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club in 2013, does not seem to scare the Italians.