Amorim appears to change stance on Milan transfers after Benfica defeat
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Reports suggest a change in approach to AC Milan's transfer strategy following a Benfica defeat, with Amorim reportedly reconsidering previous positions on incoming signings.
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Attributed to original sourceRuben Amorim appears to have shifted his stance on Milan’s transfer activity, acknowledging that some of the club’s new signings may not suit his system, just days after praising the Rossoneri’s summer additions.
Milan coach Amorim has come under scrutiny in Italy not only because the Rossoneri are winless in the last three games across all competitions, but also because of some of his recent comments to the media.
ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim issues instructions to his player Goncalo Ramos during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between AC Milan and SL Benfica at Stadio San Siro on September 16, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Milan suffered their first 2026-27 defeat on Wednesday, losing 2-0 at home to Benfica in the Europa League opener.
Even before the game, Amorim admitted in an interview with Sky Sports that only part of the team suits his style of play. “I don’t have the clear characteristics that are perfect at this moment, but it is impossible when you take on a new team to have those perfect characteristics right away,” he added.
ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between AC Milan and SL Benfica at Stadio San Siro on September 16, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Those claims, however, clashed with his recent comments on Milan’s transfer activity, as just before the Juve match, Amorim rated the Rossoneri’s Mercato “ 10/10.”
Gazzetta notes that Amorim had a big impact on Milan’s transfer activity, with owner Gerry Cardinale trying to match the coach’s demands for new signings and departures.
Amorim has signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional year. Although he has just begun this long-term project, he understands that managing clubs like Milan and Manchester United comes with the expectation of achieving consistent victories.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Head coach Ruben Amorim of AC Milan looks on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images) “I know it will take time, but I also know that there is big pressure at this club, yet I prefer this kind of job because if I need to fail one day, I want to fail big,” he said on Wednesday,
“I have a lot of passion for this club. I want to help this club to be better. I don’t know if I will have the time, but I look at my players, and I think they are listening to everything that I say, and that gives me hope we can solve these problems.”
Milan are winless in the last three games across all competitions.
According to MilanNews, Amorim will meet with owner Cardinale today to discuss the team’s current situation and the issues facing it as the Rossoneri prepare to host Lecce at San Siro next Sunday, the final match before the international break.
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What happened
Following a defeat to Benfica, Amorim is reported to have altered his previously held position regarding AC Milan's transfer activity. The shift comes as Milan looks to reassess squad options, potentially opening the door to movement in the market that had previously been ruled out. The change in stance suggests the Benfica loss may have exposed tactical or personnel gaps that the management now feels must be addressed through reinforcements rather than internal solutions alone.
Chance analysis
A manager reversing course on transfer policy after a painful defeat is one of the clearest signals a dressing room can send about where it believes the squad falls short. For Milan, the implication is that the Benfica loss wasn't treated as an off night but as evidence that the current group needs help. If the new openness translates into actual signings rather than just rhetoric, it could reshape Milan's tactical ceiling in the second half of the campaign and put pressure on fringe players who were previously considered safe.
Milan's transfer stance has shifted toward openness, potentially strengthening squad options and tactical depth in upcoming matches.