November 2nd 2024.
There's some exciting news buzzing around Old Trafford as Manchester United have officially announced the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. It's no secret that Amorim has been eyeing one of his top players from Sporting Lisbon to come with him to his new role at United.
But it's not the star forward Viktor Gyokeres who has shown interest in making the move to the Premier League. In fact, Gyokeres has made it clear that he is not looking to leave Sporting anytime soon.
Amorim's official start date is set for November 11, following the departure of Erik ten Hag. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the Portuguese coach will set up the Red Devils, with speculation that he will utilize the successful 3-4-3 formation he implemented at Sporting.
On paper, United has a strong center-back lineup with players like Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, and Leny Yoro, who are expected to be the first-choice when healthy. However, there are concerns about the age and fitness of players like Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Jonny Evans, who may not have a long future at the club.
That's why it's no surprise that Amorim is looking to bring in one of his trusted defenders from Sporting, Ousmane Diomande, to help with the transition to his style of play. Diomande has been playing under Amorim for the past two seasons, winning the Primeira Liga and the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast.
At just 20 years old, Diomande is considered one of the most promising young defenders in the world. He has only conceded three goals in nine league appearances this season, making him a highly sought-after player.
But if United wants to secure Diomande's services, they'll have to be willing to pay his hefty release clause of £70 million. Sporting is not willing to let go of their star defender for anything less.
Some may question the idea of reuniting Amorim with his former players, as some of Ten Hag's former Ajax players have not performed well at United. But Diomande has been on the radar of top European clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle, proving that he has the potential to be a game-changer.
For now, Amorim and Diomande will continue to work together at Sporting before the coach officially takes the helm at Old Trafford on November 24. Fans can't wait to see what this dynamic duo will bring to United and how they will shape the team's future. Stay tuned for more updates on Manchester United news and analysis.
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