Ruben Amorim Apologizes to Manchester United Fans After Dismissal

Ruben Amorim, the recently appointed AC Milan head coach, publicly apologized to Manchester United fans for his silence following his dismissal in January 2026. Speaking at his unveiling on July 8, 2026, Amorim expressed pride in his time at Old Trafford and acknowledged his mistakes during his tenure.

Amorim Reflects on His Time at Manchester United

During a 35-minute media conference, Amorim finally addressed his past with United after avoiding comment since his departure. "It is hard to explain the mistakes as I would have to explain all the context of the last adventure," he stated. He emphasized his learning experience and expressed regret for not communicating with the fans sooner.

Amorim said, "I am really proud to have been their coach for a year. Now it is a different history. There are a lot of things I could do better in the last experience." This admission highlights his desire for growth and improvement moving forward.

AC Milan's Ambitions Under Amorim

Now leading AC Milan, Amorim aims to turn around the club's fortunes after a disappointing end to the previous season. The club only managed to secure seven points from their last eight games, missing out on Champions League qualification. Owner Gerry Cardinale plans to take a hands-on role to aid Amorim in his efforts.

One of Amorim's first priorities is to convince Croatian midfielder Luka Modric to extend his contract. Amorim remarked, "Modric is a player we want to keep for his experience." He added that discussions have already taken place with Modric, emphasizing the player's importance for the team's possession game.

Upcoming Challenges for Amorim and AC Milan

Amorim's first match with AC Milan will be against Manchester United in a pre-season game in Poland on August 15, 2026. This match will be a significant moment for him, as he faces the club where he spent 14 months as head coach.

As he embarks on this new chapter, Amorim is determined to apply the lessons learned from his time at Manchester United to achieve success with AC Milan. He stated, "Everyone learns from their experience. I learn a lot. I did some mistakes. I will try to change but there are some things you never change. I think I will be better. That is all."