Gerry Cardinale Publicly Backs Ruben Amorim as Milan Chief Dismisses Sacking Rumors

AC Milan owner and RedBird Capital chief Gerry Cardinale has firmly dismissed doubts surrounding Ruben Amorim's future following the team's league defeat against Bologna. In an extensive interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the American businessman offered public backing to the 41-year-old manager using a unique cinematic reference: comparing the situation to the final scene of Top Gun, where Tom Cruise's character says, "I don't leave my wingman," Cardinale emphasized that he will not abandon Amorim and his job is completely secure.

Despite inconsistent domestic form and Amorim's previous challenging spell in the Premier League with Manchester United, the club's hierarchy values his leadership qualities, demanding methodology dubbed "Amorim Ball," and the noticeable improvement in dressing room cohesion at Milanello. Ahead of the crucial derby against Inter, the Rossoneri management ruled out any immediate changes in the coaching staff, reaffirming their long-term commitment to the project of returning Milan to the summit of Italian football.