Ruben Amorim Takes the Helm at Manchester United
In a significant shift for Manchester United, Ruben Amorim has been appointed as the new head coach, set to officially take charge on November 11. The Portuguese manager, who has been at the helm of Sporting Lisbon since 2020, replaces Erik ten Hag following his recent dismissal. Amorim's decision to leave Sporting was not made lightly; he was presented with a stark ultimatum from Manchester United: coach now or not at all. This ultimatum forced him to make a life-changing decision in just three days.
Amorim expressed his emotional farewell after Sporting's impressive 5-1 victory over Estrela Amadora, where he reflected on his tenure and the unexpected opportunity presented by Manchester United. He revealed that he had initially planned to remain with Sporting for the entire season but ultimately felt compelled to accept United's offer, despite other lucrative proposals on the table. "If I had refused, they would have looked for other options," he stated, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
While Amorim is moving to Manchester, he intends to bring his current coaching staff with him. However, he has pledged not to recruit any players from Sporting during the upcoming winter transfer window. As he prepares for his new role, Amorim will lead Sporting in two crucial matches against Manchester City in the Champions League and Braga in the Portuguese league before his official start at United. His first match in charge will be against Ipswich Town in the English Premier League on November 24.
