Ruben Amorim (foto: Uradni Twitter profil kluba/zveze)
New AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim says taking charge of the Rossoneri is an even bigger challenge than his previous job at Manchester United.
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Ruben Amorim has officially arrived in Milan to begin his new role as AC Milan head coach, and his first comments immediately attracted attention across Italy and England.
The Portuguese coach landed at Linate Airport on Monday and greeted waiting reporters in Italian before expressing his excitement about leading one of Europe's most decorated clubs.
"I am very happy to be here. It is a great honour to become Milan's coach," Amorim said.
He then delivered a statement that quickly became one of the day's biggest talking points.
"If you look back at my previous interviews, you'll see I always said Milan was a special club for me. It is a huge challenge. After my last experience, I told myself I would choose a less demanding project, and then I arrived here. This is an even bigger challenge."
Many interpreted the remark as a comparison with his previous spell at Manchester United, where Amorim faced intense pressure before deciding to begin a new chapter in Serie A.
The 41-year-old made it clear that his ambitions at Milan are straightforward.
"You cannot come to Milan without a winning mentality. There is a lot of work ahead of us, but if you coach Milan, your objective has to be winning."
According to Italian media, Amorim has already played an active role in shaping Milan's plans for next season. Even before arriving in Italy, he was reportedly in regular contact with club executives, discussing transfer targets and speaking directly with several players whose futures remained uncertain.
His first visit to Milan will last three days and includes a packed schedule.
On his first day, Amorim will visit Casa Milan, tour the club museum and take part in promotional activities before making his first visit to the San Siro.
The following day, he will travel to Milanello, where he will familiarise himself with the club's training facilities and operations. He is also expected to live at the training centre temporarily while arranging permanent accommodation in the city.
Reports in Italy also suggest Milan's hierarchy intends to give Amorim a greater voice in sporting decisions than several of his predecessors. Alongside his coaching responsibilities, he is expected to play an influential role in recruitment, squad planning and the club's overall transfer strategy.
With expectations as high as ever, Amorim begins one of the biggest chapters of his managerial career, determined to restore Milan to the top of Italian and European football.