October 28th 2024.
Ruben Amorim, the highly sought-after coach, has been rumored to be a potential candidate for the vacant managerial position at Manchester United. However, he has chosen not to address these speculations at the moment. After the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, the Red Devils are on the lookout for a new manager due to their disappointing start to the season. With only one win in their last five league games, they currently sit at 14th place in the Premier League.
While Ten Hag's former assistant, Ruud van Nistelrooy, will take charge of the team temporarily, Amorim has been identified as a potential permanent replacement. The Portuguese coach was previously linked to the Liverpool job before Arne Slot's appointment and has also been mentioned as a potential successor for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
However, Amorim has chosen to stay silent on any potential move to Old Trafford and has expressed his contentment with his current role at Sporting. "I was expecting that question and obviously I'm not going to talk about the future, because otherwise I'll always have to comment, so it's not worth it, I won't comment," he told reporters on Monday. "I'm very proud to be the coach of Sporting, that's all."
When questioned further about a possible meeting with Manchester United and their interest in Sporting's young talent, Geovany Quenda, Amorim replied that he was unaware of any interest from the Red Devils. "Quenda is still very young, has few games and it's good that he keeps his feet on the ground," he said. "The price is not up to me, it's up to the president. I won't comment on my future."
At 39 years old, Amorim is considered a progressive and modern coach, having won the league with Sporting twice since joining in 2020. His team has also had a perfect start to the current season, winning all nine league games and sitting six points clear at the top of the table.
According to The Independent, Amorim's impressive start to the season is one of the main reasons why he is not keen on leaving Sporting before the end of the campaign. Manchester United may also have to pay a significant fee of around €20m if they want to bring Amorim to the club.
Amorim already has fans within the current United team, with fellow countryman Bruno Fernandes speaking highly of him and predicting a successful career in management. "They have been consistent, the signings have been right and they are in a very good moment. It's a very well-prepared team," Fernandes said while on international duty last month. "Coaching Sporting and winning championships is not easy, Sporting went 20 years without winning championships and Amorim arrived and has already won two. This shows that the work has been done well."
He added, "If he could manage to do the same in England, Spain or anywhere else, you will never know until you get there, but I am sure his qualities are there for everyone to see."
While other managers such as Gareth Southgate, Thomas Frank, and Xavi have also been linked to the vacant post, Amorim's impressive track record and current success with Sporting make him a top contender for the job. The fans eagerly await to see who will take the reins at Manchester United and lead the team to success.
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