Manchester United to Benefit Financially After Ruben Amorim Lands AC Milan Role

Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has officially signed with AC Milan, a move that could significantly reduce his former club's financial obligations following his dismissal.

Amorim had been unemployed since his tenure at Old Trafford was terminated on January 5, 2026. The club also parted ways with his five-person coaching staff at the time.

The decision to sack the Portuguese manager came just hours after he publicly criticised the club's hierarchy following a 1-1 draw against Leeds.

His departure after 14 months in charge proved costly for Manchester United, with reports suggesting the total compensation package could reach nearly £16 million.

However, this maximum payout of £15.9 million was reportedly contingent on several factors, including whether the 41-year-old secured a new managerial role within a specified period.

With Amorim now having secured a job at AC Milan, his compensation from Manchester United has been substantially cut.

While the exact revised figure is not yet known, any reduction in the payout would be a welcome financial boost for Manchester United as they prepare for a busy summer transfer window under new head coach Michael Carrick.

The club has already been active, reportedly agreeing to a £35 million deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson. Manchester United is also looking to strengthen its squad with a new left-back, a left-winger, and another central midfielder.

Several players have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, including Lewis Hall and Bradley Barcola. Meanwhile, a potential deal for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is valued at £80 million, though that figure could change depending on negotiations.

Meanwhile, financial terms have also been agreed, with the former Sporting CP boss set to earn €3.5 million per season. His deal also includes performance-related bonuses linked to winning trophies and guiding AC Milan back to the Champions League, a competition the club has missed out on in each of the past two seasons.

Manchester United and AC Milan are scheduled to face each other in a pre-season friendly on August 15 in Wroclaw, Poland.