Ruben Amorim: Manchester United to confirm appointment of Sporting boss
Ruben Amorim stated that the "drama is reaching its conclusion" and assured that he would clarify his situation regarding a possible transfer to Manchester United on Friday.
It was anticipated that there might be an official announcement as soon as Thursday. However, Amorim later clarified that he would hold off on discussing his future until after Sporting's match against Estrela da Amadora on Friday.
Amorim is set to agree to a contract lasting two and a half years, with the possibility of extending it for another year. However, he probably won’t begin his new position until the international break in November.
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"The soap opera is wrapping up," he stated during a press conference on Thursday. "Not being able to express myself clearly makes things quite challenging for me."
Manchester United's CEO, Omar Berrada, and sporting director, Dan Ashworth, have been wrapping up discussions in Lisbon. Key personnel from the club who were meeting with Sporting returned to England on Wednesday night.
It is reported that the Premier League team has given Sporting an additional €1 million (£840,000) on top of his €10 million (£8.37 million) buyout clause to facilitate an early departure from his notice period. There have also been talks about a small compensation package for the coaching staff that Amorim plans to bring with him to Old Trafford.
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When Gail Davis from Sky Sports News inquired about the delay in finalizing the deal and when an announcement might be made, he responded: "It's a negotiation between two teams. It's never straightforward, even with the conditions involved."
"We'll have more information after the game. Everything will be clear then. Just one more day, and we'll have a final decision."
When asked what he enjoys about the Premier League, a grinning Amorim replied, "Everything."
"Amorim's Announcement: Timing Is Key"
Senior reporter Melissa Reddy from Sky Sports News:
Ruben Amorim will talk about his future plans after Sporting's match tomorrow. This is noteworthy for a couple of reasons. First, it suggests that his move to become the Manchester United manager has been finalized; now it’s just about when it will happen.
During the press conference, he repeatedly touched on the negative response from Sporting fans regarding his departure. He also mentioned that his players have been experiencing feelings of nervousness and anxiety. He is concerned about causing even more instability within the team before a crucial match.
This could clarify why the official news about him taking over from Eric Ten Hag as the new manager of United has been postponed until tomorrow evening. People in Manchester were anticipating that this announcement would come on Thursday.
Another intriguing point he made is that the media obligations he has been fulfilling have been quite challenging for him. He feels he hasn't been able to express himself clearly, primarily because he understands that he can't discuss his future as Manchester United's manager yet, even though he wishes he could.
"He's planning to take care of that tomorrow evening."
Van Nistelrooy Seeks Coaching Role At Man Utd
Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to lead the team on a temporary basis for now. Following the 5-2 victory against Leicester in the Carabao Cup, he mentioned to Sky Sports that he is "glad to assist for as long as necessary."
He also expressed his desire to stay at United and be part of Amorim's coaching staff.
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The new manager intends to hire first-team coaches Emanuel Ferro, Adelio Candido, and Carlos Fernandes, as well as goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital and sports scientist Paulo Barreira.
The swift changes surrounding the deal led Amorim to acknowledge that he was unsure if Tuesday's Portuguese League Cup quarter-final would be his final match as the coach of Sporting.
Nonetheless, they are committed to retaining him for as long as they can, and in the meantime, United can rely on Van Nistelrooy as the temporary head coach.
Amorim, who used to play as a midfielder for Benfica and the Portugal national team, hung up his boots in 2017. Only two years later, he began his coaching career with Braga.
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In March 2020, he became part of Sporting, where he quickly became one of the most in-demand young coaches in Europe. He has successfully led the team to win the league title on two occasions.
He has claimed the Taca da Liga, which is the Portuguese League Cup, three times—twice with Sporting and once with Braga.
Why Sporting's Amorim Might Suit Man Utd
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It has been clear for quite some time that Ruben Amorim was destined for a top position in European football. His triumph with Sporting in 2021 at just 36 years old practically sealed his fate. Successfully achieving the same championship again last season further highlighted his skills as a coach.
Sporting realized right from the beginning that he had exceptional skills, notably paying a significant buyout fee after his impressive debut at Braga. They believed in his strategic thinking, his intense dedication as a player, but above all, they trusted in the strength of his character.
Through discussions with several Portuguese coaches, some of whom have faced Amorim in his home country, we will delve into his journey, examine the qualities that make him a remarkable coach, and, importantly, consider if these attributes can be applied successfully in his future role.
Check out Adam Bate's insights on Ruben Amorim here.
