Man United Confirms Ruben Amorim As New Manager

Premier League side, Manchester United have officially confirmed Ruben Amorim as their new Manager.

However, the Red Devils said the start date of his appointment would be delayed by two more weeks based on agreed terms by both sides.

In announcing Amorim as their new Head Coach and Erik ten Hag’s replacement in the dugout, the Old Trafford LandLords said all issues have already been resolved with the Portuguese who is currently with Sporting Lisbon

Amorim’s unveiling as the new boss is coming after days of speculation about the job at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils stating that the Portuguese manager will leave Sporting on November 11 and sign a contract until 2027 with Manchester United.

This is as the Club also explained that Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to take charge of affairs until Amorim arrives.

An official statement by the Club said; “Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Rúben Amorim as Head Coach of the men’s first team, subject to work visa requirements.

“He has signed a contract until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year. He will join Manchester United on Monday, 11 November once he has fulfilled his obligations with Sporting CP.

“Rúben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football. Highly decorated as both a player and coach, his titles include winning the Primeira Liga twice in Portugal with Sporting CP, the first of which was the club’s first title in 19 years.

“Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to take charge of the team until Rúben joins.”

Interestingly, the Old Trafford egg heads swiftly identified Amorim
as United’s favoured candidate after Erik ten Hag was sacked with the club 14th in the Premier League.

In the process, Sporting CP announced on Tuesday that United had approached them and expressed a willingness to pay the €10m (£8.3m) release clause but the move was held up by negotiations regarding his 30-day notice period.

As discussions progressed, a compromise was agreed for Amorim to continue at Sporting until after their game against Braga on 10 November.

According to reports, the Red Devils did not speak to any other coaches and being also aware of the notice period before they opened talks, they are pleased to have curtailed the extra time Amorim would now be spending with Sporting before the moves eventually materialised.

Insiders privy to the negotiations further hinted that Amorim is expected to bring five backroom staff with him but confirmation of his coaching team will not come on immediately on Friday.

Amorim had been on Manchester City’s radar as they plan for Pep Guardiola’s possible departure and a home Champions League game against City on Tuesday is among his final three matches with Sporting.

The Portuguese tactician, who earlier this year held talks with West Ham, had a short spell as Braga’s Head Coach before taking the Sporting job in March 2020.

Many football pundits regard him as United’s ideal candidate given his playing style, personality and capacity to develop young players.

For now, Van Nistelrooy will continue in charge for three more home games lined up against Chelsea on Sunday, Paok on Thursday and Leicester on 10 November, before handing the baton over to Amorim the next day, November 11, 2024.