The coaching market has been active across Europe and at the World Cup. Here is everything you need to know.
Ruben Amorim official AC Milan
The biggest story is confirmed. Ruben Amorim has signed his contract as AC Milan head coach until June 2028, with an option for 2029. Owner Gerry Cardinale publicly backed the appointment and confirmed the club had been tracking Amorim for years. Milan are giving him real structural support too. Markus Krosche is expected to join as Head of Football, bringing Timmo Hardung with him. This follows the dramatic sacking of Massimiliano Allegri, CEO Giorgio Furlani, director Igli Tare, and head of scouting Geoffrey Moncada after Milan missed UCL qualification. It is a full reset at San Siro.
Wolves appoint Cesar Peixoto
Wolves confirmed Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach on a two-year contract. The 46-year-old Portuguese arrives from Gil Vicente after leading them to sixth in the Primeira Liga. He replaces Rob Edwards, who was sacked after Wolves were relegated. Peixoto is a former Portugal international and was part of Jose Mourinho’s Champions League-winning Porto squad in 2004. His task is clear: lead Wolves straight back to the Premier League.
Rangers appoint Derek McInnes
Rangers appointed Derek McInnes on a three-year contract after Danny Rohl departed for RB Salzburg. McInnes joins from Hearts, where he led them to second place in the Scottish Premiership last season. He previously played for Rangers between 1995 and 2000 and brings assistants Alan Archibald, Paul Sheerin, and Craig Clark with him.
Torino appoint Ignazio Abate
Torino appointed former AC Milan and Italy defender Ignazio Abate as head coach on a contract until June 2028. The 39-year-old arrives from Juve Stabia, where he reached the Serie B play-off semi-finals. This is his first Serie A head coach role, though he previously played for Torino in 2008-09. He replaces Roberto D’Aversa.
World Cup: Tunisia sack Lamouchi, appoint Renard
Tunisia became the first team to sack their coach at the 2026 World Cup. Sabri Lamouchi was dismissed after a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in the opening group game. The Frenchman had only been in charge since January. Herve Renard, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner with Zambia and Ivory Coast, has been appointed until the end of the tournament. Tunisia still have group games against Japan and the Netherlands.
Zidane to take France after World Cup
Zinedine Zidane has reached a verbal agreement to become France head coach after the 2026 World Cup. FFF president Philippe Diallo confirmed the successor to Didier Deschamps is already in place. Deschamps will step down after the tournament, with Zidane taking over a team that remains one of the most talented in world football.
Other movements
Matt Bloomfield was sacked by Oxford United after relegation to League One. Kieran McKenna departed Ipswich Town after securing Premier League promotion. Marco Silva left Fulham after five years and is expected to join Benfica.
What this means for coaches
The chain of appointments continues to show how one move creates another. When Milan overhauled their structure, it sent Amorim to San Siro. When Rohl left Rangers, it opened the door for McInnes from Hearts. The coaching market is interconnected, and the lesson is the same: stay ready, because the dominoes are always falling.
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Generated by Coaches Resources AI | 21 June 2026