Ruben Amorim, who shook off Manchester United's nightmare, ushers in a turnaround in Milan > News

Coach Amorim’s time at Manchester United was truly a disaster. He entered Old Trafford with great expectations, but suffered the double whammy of tactical incompatibility and poor performance, and was ultimately forced to take the step of being dishonorably dismissed. His performance was so disastrous that it was considered the worst in Manchester United's long history, and criticism from fans reached its peak. However, the world of soccer has a cruel and strange twist. During the short hiatus of about 5 months after his dismissal, Amorim had time to recover from his failures and is now close to returning to the field. Now, the view towards him is slowly changing from ‘failed leader’ to ‘challenger seeking to restore honor’.

The core of this transfer rumor goes beyond simply the issue of the manager's future, and is also deeply connected to the clubs' financial strategies. The huge dismissal penalty issue that occurred when Amorim left Manchester United was a huge burden and task for the club's management. However, the situation takes a sharp turn when he becomes the new coach of AC Milan. This is because, according to typical soccer contract practices, the moment a contract is signed with a new club, there is a very high possibility that Manchester United, the existing club, will be free from the burden of penalties that must be paid. From Manchester United's perspective, this is a 'huge good news' that can protect against an astronomical amount of loss, and it is extremely welcome news for the club's management trying to secure financial soundness.

The choice of the club AC Milan is also very strategic and interesting. Milan, a prestigious team in Italy's Serie A, has recently been struggling to re-establish the team's identity and add a new tactical color. Although Coach Amorim experienced failure in the Premier League, his unique tactical philosophy and passion as a young leader are still considered attractive assets in European soccer. Through this recruitment, Milan is seeking to improve the team's constitution and is demonstrating its strong will to secure competitiveness in European competitions again. Football officials around the world are paying attention to whether Milan's choice will be a saving grace for Amorim to wash away his nightmare in the Premier League, or whether it will be the beginning of another failure.

Reactions from media and experts are mixed. Some are pessimistic that Amorim will struggle in Italy because the shock he received on the rough stage of England is so great. However, on the other hand, positive analysis that the range of player selection and tactical operation may change as the environment changes is also gaining strength. The fact that prominent football journalists, including Romano, are predicting a high possibility of him taking over at Milan is proof that Amorim is still being re-evaluated by top European clubs. Now the ball has passed to Amorim's toes, and he is left standing on a single-legged bridge where he must prove his worth once again.