Ruben Amorim says AC Milan must compete for the biggest prizes in the coming campaign, with victory in both the UEFA Europa League and Serie A among the club’s objectives.
The Portuguese coach was appointed at the beginning of the summer after Massimiliano Allegri was dismissed. He has now outlined an ambitious target for the team as he begins his time in charge of the Rossoneri.
Amorim’s message is clear: AC Milan should not approach the new season simply hoping to improve on their previous league position. The club must aim to challenge for honours in Italy while also pursuing success in European competition.
That expectation follows a disappointing Serie A campaign in which AC Milan finished fifth. Their final position left them outside the places occupied by the leading challengers for the league title, and Amorim has made clear that a stronger performance is required.
The new manager’s priorities therefore cover both competitions. Serie A represents the main domestic test, while the UEFA Europa League provides another opportunity for AC Milan to fight for a trophy. Amorim believes the club should be competing to win rather than settling for a place among the contenders.
His appointment marks a change in leadership after Allegri’s departure. Amorim took over at the start of the summer, giving him responsibility for preparing the side for the season ahead and setting the standard for what AC Milan are expected to achieve.
The Portuguese manager arrives with the task of turning the team’s stated ambitions into results. After finishing fifth in the previous edition of the Italian championship, the Rossoneri now face a season in which their progress will be measured against much higher expectations.
For Amorim, the route forward is built around challenging on two fronts. AC Milan must try to improve their standing in Serie A and compete for the UEFA Europa League, with both competitions forming part of the club’s objectives for the forthcoming campaign.
The comments underline the scale of the challenge facing the new head coach. He has inherited a side that ended last season in fifth place, but his assessment of AC Milan’s potential is more demanding. The club, in his view, should be fighting for the top prize in Italy and the European trophy available to them.
With the new season approaching, Amorim’s first task is to establish that approach within his squad. His arrival has been followed by a direct statement of intent: AC Milan are expected to compete for success in Serie A and the UEFA Europa League after a fifth-place finish last time out.
