October 31st 2024.
Reports have been circulating that Ruben Amorim, the current manager of Sporting Lisbon, is set to join Manchester United. The club has been keeping quiet about the potential move, but sources say that Amorim is the frontrunner to replace the recently sacked Erik ten Hag. United has expressed interest in activating Amorim's £8.3m release clause, but negotiations have been complicated by Sporting's demand for an additional £4.5m for Amorim's backroom staff. On top of that, Amorim's release clause includes a 30-day notice period, which means he may not be able to take charge of United until December.
However, there was a recent development that may have confirmed the move. After United's interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy led the team to a 5-2 victory against Leicester City in the EFL Cup, INEOS and United director Sir Dave Brailsford let slip that a deal for Amorim has been completed. When asked by supporters for an update on the club's pursuit of Amorim, Brailsford replied, "Yeah, it's done!" This has sparked excitement among United fans, who are eagerly awaiting an official announcement. If all goes according to plan, Amorim's first game in charge could be on November 24th against Ipswich.
However, Sporting wants Amorim to stay in Lisbon for their next three matches. This means that van Nistelrooy will continue to lead the team in matches against Chelsea, PAOK, and Leicester City. It is yet to be seen if van Nistelrooy will remain a part of Amorim's coaching staff once the Portuguese manager takes charge. In the meantime, former United player Dwight Yorke has urged the club to sign a "monster player" from their rival team Liverpool. Fans can stay updated on all Manchester United news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for updates and agreeing to the site's privacy policy, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google's privacy policy and terms of service.
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