Amorim remembers Sporting, but admits he's a Benfica fan: if... | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim was officially presented as Milan’s new coach and looked to Sporting to explain the confidence with which he is facing this new challenge in his career. The Portuguese manager admitted he feels the same belief he had when he arrived at Alvalade, although he acknowledged that the demands are even greater now.

At his unveiling press conference, the former Sporting coach began by apologizing for not yet speaking Italian and admitted he was excited about the project. "It is an honor to be here, I’m so happy. I feel that the people here truly feel the club. I love Milanello, it has history. I love the staff, I couldn’t be happier. I feel at home," he said.

Amorim then drew a parallel with his arrival at Alvalade, making it clear that he still has the same ambition. "The belief I had at Sporting is the same that I have now, with a little more hunger, perhaps because of the last adventure. I believe in myself and in the structure, in the club. Everything I thought when I said that phrase at Sporting, I can say today, and I believe everything will go well," he said.

The coach also explained that he accepted Milan’s invitation after a first meeting with the Italian club’s directors, which cleared up all the doubts he had about the project. "I went into the first meeting with many concerns, but afterward I told them I was Milan’s coach. We hadn’t even discussed the contract yet, but I was convinced. We have a team with playing principles that I like, and I felt I had the right people around me," he explained.

Asked about his best memory of Milan, Ruben Amorim recalled some of the most iconic teams in the club’s history and even a European final he experienced in a special way, admitting he is a Benfica supporter: "Gerry spoke about how he wants us to play, no pressure (laughs). Ancelotti is for my staff. I remember Capello, a great team, the 80 home wins. It’s not just about the attacking side, it’s about the team, that’s the most important thing for me. If I had to choose... I’m also a Benfica supporter, I remember that final, that game was difficult for me and for my family. It is a great responsibility, I know it is difficult to win. We’ll see," he said.

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