Ruben Amorim admits Man United mistakes, focuses on AC Milan challenge

Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he made many mistakes during his time at Old Trafford and accepts shared responsibility for the shortcomings. Speaking to Sky Italia, Amorim told John Owen Nwachukwu that the experience taught him valuable lessons and has helped him grow as a coach and a person. He stressed that dwelling on the past is unhelpful and that his focus is now on his new role at AC Milan.

Amorim described feeling honoured to have managed Man United but emphasized that he is now at Milan, where he has exchanged messages with club figures such as Massaro and Baresi. He noted that preparing for the Milan job was easier because he has been a Milan fan since his childhood. Amorim was dismissed by United in January, with Michael Carrick taking over as interim manager.

The reflections come as Amorim begins his tenure at the Italian giants, aiming to apply the lessons learned from England. For Nigerian fans who follow European football, his openness about failure offers a perspective on accountability and growth in high-pressure environments.

What can you take from Amorim’s approach—owning mistakes while moving forward—and how might that mindset affect your own goals or support for your favorite team?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/29/why-i-failed-at-man-united-new-ac-milan-boss-ruben-amorim/