The AC Milan board has yet to make a final decision on their new head coach, but a definitive three-man shortlist has officially emerged. Surprisingly, former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has entered the race as a strong candidate to take over at the San Siro.
According to recent Italian media reports, Oliver Glasner, who was previously considered the frontrunner for the Rossoneri job, has seen his chances drop significantly in the last few hours.
While Glasner remains on the shortlist, Milan executives are scheduled to hold decisive talks soon with both Ruben Amorim and current Al-Ahli Saudi manager Matthias Jaissle.
The Roadblocks: Amorim and Jaissle
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Ruben Amorim: Pursuing the Portuguese tactician is seen as a risky move, given his disastrous recent stint with Manchester United. Furthermore, Amorim is expected to demand a long-term contract and full control over transfers—conditions Milan’s hierarchy is reluctant to grant.
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Matthias Jaissle: The German manager is currently tied to Al-Ahli, where contract renewal talks are underway. Given the massive wage gap and potential offers from the Premier League or Bundesliga, a move to Serie A remains unlikely.
With complex negotiations ahead, the situation at San Siro remains fluid, and surprise alternative candidates could still emerge.
