Ruben Amorim is about to unleash his managerial magic on AC Milan, penning a two-year deal with an option for a third – and Old Trafford will be smiling all the way to the bank! The Portuguese tactician's return to the dugout is set to hand Manchester United a major financial boost, as they'll no longer have to cough up the substantial compensation package owed to him and his coaching staff following their dramatic January split.
The San Siro awaits Amorim with open arms, as he takes over from Massimiliano Allegri after the Italian's departure. Milan missed out on Champions League qualification in Serie A, finishing fifth – a poor showing that triggered a major overhaul of their senior management. Sporting director Igli Tare, chief executive Giorgio Furlani, and technical director Geoffrey Moncada all exited alongside Allegri, but Amorim will be tasked with bringing the necessary spark to get AC back on track.
With Amorim back in employment, Manchester United can finally wave goodbye to the £16.7 million compensation package that was part of his severance deal – a welcome relief for the Red Devils, who are already basking in another cash windfall courtesy of an Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary deal.
The club had previously snubbed discussions about a similar behind-the-scenes look during Amorim's tenure, but now they're rolling out the red carpet. By granting access to filmmakers, United joins Premier League rivals Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur in opening up their inner sanctum – and they'll reap a tidy sum for doing so, reportedly exceeding previous documentary deals.
Cameras will be clicking away from pre-season onwards, offering fans an unprecedented glimpse behind the scenes. While the focus will primarily be on the men's team under Michael Carrick, viewers can also expect to see the women’s team and academy setups get their moment in the spotlight – Toby Craig, Manchester United's chief communications officer, excitedly declaring: “Now is the perfect time for us to open our doors, so that our fans around the world can experience life behind the scenes of this special club.”
As Amorim sets his sights on AC Milan, there's talk of a familiar face joining him – Nottingham Forest’s head of recruitment Pedro Ferreira reportedly being eyed by the Italian club as part of their major restructuring efforts.