He Manchester United prepares for a new stage after the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, betting on the Portuguese coach Ruben Amorimwho has earned a high-level reputation in European football thanks to his work in the Sporting Lisbon.
At 39 years old, Amorim has led Sporting to compete at the highest level in Portugal, putting giants like Benfica and Porto in trouble in recent years. To obtain their services, the Red Devils must pay a termination clause 10 million euros to the Lisbon club.
An investment with a clause included for Ruben Amorim
Sporting issued an official statement explaining the details of the operation and confirming that Manchester United has expressed its interest in paying Amorim’s release clause. This amount, specified in the coach’s contract, represents a clear commitment by the English to secure one of the most promising coaches in Europe.
“Manchester United expressed its interest in hiring coach Rúben Amorim, with the Sporting SAD Board of Directors referring to the terms and conditions established in the current employment contract between the company and the coach, specifically the respective termination clause and for the amount of 10,000,000.00 euros. Manchester United expressed interest in paying Sporting SAD the value of the aforementioned clause.”declared the club in a statement to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission.
Last game with Sporting and possible debut at Old Trafford
Amorim will lead Sporting in their last match, in which the Lisbon team will face Nacional in the quarterfinals of the League Cup, at the Alvalade Stadium.
According to reports in England, the former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over as interim manager for the Carabao Cup match against Leicester City, while Amorim could make his Old Trafford debut next Sunday against Chelsea in the Premier League.
Sixth coach in the post-Ferguson era
Amorim will become the sixth official coach of Manchester United since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, with the ambitious goal of returning the club to the top of English football.