Ex-Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has landed on his feet at AC Milan and he has spoken out after causing a stir
Head coach of AC Milan Ruben Amorim looks on before a pre-season friendly match between Celtic and AC Milan at Celtic Park
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is now in charge of AC Milan(Image: Getty)
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Former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has caught the eye with his brand-new touchline look at AC Milan. And the Portuguese coach has explained his decision to swap tracksuits for suits.
Amorim's tenure at United was mostly one to forget. The 41-year-old took over at Old Trafford after guiding Sporting CP to two Portuguese league titles and began his time in charge with some admirable results.
Alas, the good times did not last. Despite reaching the Europa League final in 2025, the following season, he was heavily backed in the transfer market and failed to deliver. After a tumultuous 1-1 draw with Leeds United in January 2026 and with United sitting in sixth, Amorim was sacked and Michael Carrick has taken over.
In June, he was appointed as AC Milan's new head coach and signed a deal that runs until 2028, with a club option to extend it by another year. In his first friendly match in charge against Celtic, a 2-2 draw, he caught the eye for switching up his sideline attire and has now addressed the change.
At United, Amorim usually donned tracksuit tops, quarter-zips and coats, rarely wearing a suit and jacket, except during the 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Spurs. But in Glasgow, he was seen on the touchline in a full suit and shirt. This sparked questions and Massimiliano Allegri's successor has now given the answers.
Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, applauds the fans with his children following the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Aston Villa FC
Amorim almost never wore a suit as United boss(Image: Getty)
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"I felt a bit of pressure from my coaching staff, who told me that things are different here and that you have to present yourself differently," said Amorim after being asked about his clothing change.
"Milan is the city of fashion, so we have to represent our city in the best possible way. Part of our club's history isn't just about how you play, but also how you represent yourself and your city. That's why I'm going to dress like this on the bench."
The manager was then queried about why he feels he is suited to the high-pressure job at San Siro. He added: "I think I was chosen for a number of reasons.
"They thought I was the right person because of the way I want the team to play and they wanted to play the same way. And I think they chose me not only for the success I've achieved, but also because my experience at a big club like Manchester United helped them better understand who I am.
AC Milan Manager Ruben Amorim during the Celtic v AC Milan match in a pre-season friendly at Celtic Park
The Portuguese manager was dressed up on the sidelines against Celtic(Image: Getty)
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"The most important thing now is to understand the kind of club I'm at and its history. For me, it was easier this time because I've been a Milan fan since I was a child, so I know the club's culture, its philosophy, and its history.
"[But] all of that is in the past. Our goal is to build a new future. We have to realise that we are in a different context, we want to take risks by betting on young players and we want to rebuild.
"You could say it's a risk for the coach as well, but I prefer to take that risk and be excited about something new. And, again, they chose me for a reason, one being that I like taking on teams going through a difficult time. I know it's challenging, but we want to rebuild something."