AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has distanced himself from the significance of his team's 4-2 victory over Manchester United in a pre-season friendly held on Saturday, August 15. Despite his history at Old Trafford, the 41-year-old maintained that the match was a standard encounter, noting his continued affection for the Premier League side while emphasizing his commitment to his current role.
The match saw Manchester United take an early lead in the second minute through a Harry Maguire header. Samuel Chukwueze equalized for AC Milan in the 37th minute, sending the sides into halftime level. Patrick Dorgu restored United's advantage in the 51st minute, but the Italian side responded decisively with goals from Alphadjo Cisse in the 57th minute, Goncalo Ramos in the 68th minute, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the 71st minute to seal the win.
Addressing the outcome, Amorim told Gazzetta that he felt no negative emotions regarding his former club, stating he is happy in his current position at Milan. He explained that his primary goal was to secure a positive result to provide the fans with a good image of the team during the pre-season period.
Amorim's tenure at Manchester United, which began with his appointment on November 11, 2024, concluded after he was sacked on January 5, 2026. This dismissal followed a tense post-match press conference on January 4, 2026, where he publicly criticized the club's hierarchy and legends. During his time at the helm, he recorded 24 wins in 63 fixtures, resulting in a 38.10 percent win rate without securing any silverware. Following his departure, Michael Carrick took over as caretaker manager, eventually earning a permanent role after guiding the club to a top-three finish in the 2026-27 campaign.
But Samuel Chukwueze leveled the score in the 37th minute to make it 1-1 going into half-time.
I wanted to win a game in pre-season to give our fans a good image."The Red Devils have had a mixed pre-season to date this summer.
