AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has made it clear that Portuguese coach Rúben Amorí is not at risk of leaving after the defeat against Bologna. In an interview with *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, Cardinale reaffirmed his full confidence in the coach and explained that the club's management will continue to support him while working on rebuilding the squad and seeking the Scudetto as soon as possible.
Cardinale, who also holds the position of sporting director during the season, spoke about the difficulties that have marked the summer, mainly the injuries that have limited transfer movements. “We have only gone a quarter of the way and the priority is to build a team capable of overcoming injuries,” he stated, emphasizing that he does not want to “waste money” and that each hiring is made with the aim of strengthening the squad in a sustainable way. Likewise, he revealed that the search for a new sports director is underway, but that he will not rush to make a decision before the season ends and the June market opens.
As for Amorí, Cardinale compared his commitment to the coach to Tom Cruise's phrase in *Top Gun*: “I'm not going to abandon Rúben.” The businessman highlighted the stability that the coach brings to the club, pointing out that the constant change of management is not a path to success. “I call him before each game and he reassures me by saying that he is in charge,” he commented, highlighting Amorí's professionalism and autonomy. Cardinale also expressed his hope that Milan can win the Scudetto, adding that “every morning I wake up with the hope that they will start to string together a winning streak.”
The owner also mentioned preliminary conversations with Al Nassr and his interest in the relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, although he clarified that they are still in the evaluation phase. In addition, he spoke about the San Siro reconstruction project, considered a priority to return Serie A to its level of competitiveness and, therefore, strengthen the club. “A stronger Serie A means a stronger AC Milan,” he said.
With these statements, Cardinale sends a message of stability and confidence to the team, indicating that Amorí's position is assured. The next challenge will be Saturday's derby between Milan and Inter, a match that the owner considers “an important turning point” to revive the club's spirit and move towards its long-term goals.