Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is on the verge of being confirmed as the new manager of AC Milan.
Just over five months after Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United, the Portuguese head coach is set to make his return to football.
Despite Portuguese media claiming Amorim wanted to take a break from management, it seems the chance to take charge of AC Milan was too good to turn down.
Ruben Amorim has reportedly agreed to a contract with AC Milan until 2028 with an option to extend to 2029.
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Ruben Amorim’s wages at AC Milan
By taking the AC Milan job, Amorim is saving United millions in compensation payouts after his sacking.
United were paying £16.7m to Amorim as per the club’s latest accounts as compensation.
His new salary at AC Milan has now been reported by Italian outlet TuttoSport, who claim Amorim was offered the same contract as previous managerial target Oliver Glasner.
They claim Amorim’s contract is worth €3.5-€4 million per year, plus bonuses. It equates to £3-£3.45 million per year.
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Ruben Amorim’s bonuses in AC Milan contract
According to SempreMilan, there are two major bonuses that can be triggered in Amorim’s contract at the San Siro.
Amorim has the opportunity to earn up to an extra €1 million in bonuses based on domestic and European success.
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There is €500k for conditions linking to the Champions League, and a further €500k is up for grabs if he wins the Serie A title.
United will be one of the first teams Amorim’s Milan faces, with the two clubs set to meet each other in a pre-season friendly.
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