Amorim Milan Have to Thank Allegri, I Promise I Will Talk Transfers Next Week – San Siro Debut Looms

FolioPitch.com – 27 August 2026 | Ruben Amorim has made it clear that AC Milan‘s current culture is a gift from his predecessor, with the Portuguese coach stating: ‘Amorim Milan have to thank Allegri, I promise I will talk transfers next week.’ The Rossoneri head coach opened his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s Serie A encounter against Venezia at San Siro, his first home game in charge.

Amorim, who took over from Massimiliano Allegri during the summer, was in a reflective mood as he addressed the media on Thursday. He praised the foundation left by Allegri while also outlining his own vision for a squad that will compete on multiple fronts this season. The 41-year-old tactician emphasized the need for rotation without losing stability, especially with Europa League commitments on Thursday nights.

‘We need to think about creating mechanisms and we need to give stability to the team,’ Amorim said. ‘We also need to prepare all the team for the season because it’s going to be impossible to be really competitive in every game in Serie A and play with the same team on Thursday with the Europa League. Our goal is simple. We want to win titles and we want to be competitive. For that, we need to have some rotation in the team.’

Despite the intense speculation surrounding Milan’s transfer window, Amorim remained tight-lipped, promising full transparency once the market closes. ‘I’m going to say what I said in the first meeting. I’m really happy with the team,’ he explained. ‘I don’t know what is going to happen until the end of the market, but if someone is coming into our team, it’s going to be someone that can help us not just in the present but also in the future. We just have to wait five days and then at the end of the market we can talk about everything because we have an explanation. We’ll have nothing to hide.’

When pressed on individual futures, particularly those of Rafael Leao, Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana, and Santiago Gimenez, Amorim again invoked his earlier statement: ‘Amorim Milan have to thank Allegri, I promise I will talk transfers next week.’ He acknowledged that some players, even if they remain at the club, may not be part of his matchday squad due to the sheer size of the roster. ‘You guys are really good at your jobs,’ he joked. ‘You know that some players, even if they don’t leave the club, they will not be part of the team because it’s impossible. It’s not because they’re bad players. They’re very good players and they’re very good people, but it’s impossible to train during the week with 27 players. Nobody is going to be prepared, nobody is going to be satisfied, so there are some players that if they stay, they will not be part of the squad. But we have a responsibility and we will provide all the facilities, everything that we have to fulfill our job as a club. At this moment, the market is open, let’s focus on Venezia. That’s the biggest concern in my mind at the moment.’

Amorim also defended his policy of giving young players opportunities, citing the surprise emergence of teenage defender Alhado Cisse, who scored on his debut last weekend. ‘Nowadays everyone wants everything really fast and I’m a little bit old school,’ he said. ‘I think a lot of things will take time. We have players to play, we will be prepared for any match. We are going to have some problems with young players in some games, but again, big surprises happen. Imagine if I believed Alpha wasn’t ready to play because he came from Serie B. Maybe he wouldn’t have played, but sometimes you get surprises.’

Looking ahead to the Venezia match, Amorim warned that the newly promoted side are far tougher than their recent result suggests. ‘I expect a very difficult match. If you watch the game against Lecce, if you just see the result, you don’t understand what sort of team Venezia is,’ he explained. ‘They will have the ball, San Siro will be a little bit nervous because they are really good at having the ball. We need to be really smart, we need to be really humble in the way we press, in the way we run because we are going to have to run and we need to be really strong with the ball because they will mark us man to man, especially at the beginning.’

On Adrien Rabiot, Amorim was effusive in his praise, calling the French midfielder crucial to his project. ‘I didn’t know him before coming here, but he’s crucial to our project. I love him and I would love for him to stay in Milan. If possible, I’d like for him to sign a new contract, he knows that. He’s very professional, he plays for the France national team, he helps the young guys a lot in every training session. He’s not in his best condition, but he’s already been decisive for us. He’s a key player.’ Amorim also revealed that Christian Pulisic could earn his first minutes of the season, though not from the start.

As he wrapped up, Amorim returned to his key message: ‘Amorim Milan have to thank Allegri, I promise I will talk transfers next week.’ For now, though, his sole focus is on Venezia. ‘I think it’s going to be a special day for me as a coach,’ he said. ‘I’m going to feel the responsibility, I’m going to be focused on the game. But I will try to enjoy the moment where I feel the game for the first time in San Siro.’ With Allegri’s legacy providing a solid foundation and Amorim eager to add his own stamp, Milan fans have plenty to look forward to—and a busy week ahead before the transfer window slams shut.