AC Milan have confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, bringing in the 41-year-old just months after his dismissal from Manchester United.

Amorim, who managed Manchester United for only 63 games before being sacked in January, steps into the Rossoneri dugout as the replacement for Massimiliano Allegri. Allegri was let go after the club fell short of securing a place in UEFA Champions League football.

Why Manchester United showed Amorim the door

According to Sky Sports News, Amorim's tenure at Old Trafford was undermined by what those inside the club described as emotional and inconsistent behaviour. His refusal to adapt his favoured 3-4-3 formation eroded confidence in him over time, ultimately making his departure inevitable.

Amorim's parting words — a hint of things to come

In the days leading up to his dismissal, Amorim made a pointed distinction between being a manager and a head coach, suggesting he felt constrained in the role Manchester United had given him.