November 3rd 2024.
It's official - Ruben Amorim is making the move to Manchester United! However, not everyone is convinced that it's a smooth and well-thought-out decision. Joe Cole has raised some doubts about Amorim's appointment, saying that the process has been a bit chaotic.
Amorim's arrival at Old Trafford has been confirmed, and he will be taking over on November 11th, replacing interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. The 39-year-old coach has openly stated that he would have preferred to stay at his current position as the manager of Sporting for the rest of the season. However, he was given an ultimatum - either take the opportunity to join Manchester United now or miss out on the chance altogether.
Cole is concerned about Amorim's arrival, as he feels it could be similar to Erik ten Hag's move from Ajax, which ultimately ended in failure. "It's a strange situation," Cole stated in an interview with TNT Sports. "Amorim said he begged Manchester United to let him finish the season with Sporting Lisbon, but they wanted him now. That's a strange thing to say coming into the club."
However, Cole also acknowledges Amorim's impressive managerial skills, especially considering the limited budget he had to work with at Sporting compared to other top clubs like Benfica and Porto. "What he's done in the Portuguese league has been nothing short of remarkable," Cole added. "But this is a different challenge altogether."
Amorim himself has been open about his decision-making process and has admitted that he was not initially keen on making the move to Manchester United. "At the beginning of the season, I had a talk with the President and the Sporting Director, and I told them that this would be my last season with Sporting," Amorim revealed.
He then went on to explain how the situation unfolded, saying, "The season started well, and then the Manchester United offer came in. They paid above the release clause, and I never discussed any bargaining with the President. I only asked to leave at the end of the season."
However, Amorim was given an ultimatum by Manchester United - take the offer now, or they would go for another option. "I had three days to make my decision," Amorim stated. "It was a radical change in my life, but I had to make a quick decision."
Despite having other opportunities in the past, Amorim was determined to take on the challenge at Manchester United. "I want that context," he said. "It allows me to do things my way, just like I did at Sporting. I know it was a tough decision for me, but I had to take a step forward."
As the news of Amorim's appointment spreads, there is a lot of excitement and anticipation among Manchester United fans. However, only time will tell if this move will be successful for both the club and the new manager. Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive analysis on Manchester United.
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