Manchester United appoints Portuguese sensation Ruben Amorim as their new manager

Manchester United appoints Portuguese sensation Ruben Amorim as their new manager

Ruben Amorim has been officially appointed as the new manager of Manchester United, taking over ‍from Erik ten Hag who was dismissed.

Aged 39, the Portuguese ​coach achieved success by winning two Primeira Liga titles with Sporting Lisbon.⁤ He ‌has inked a contract at Old Trafford that extends until 2027 and is set to start his ⁣role on November 11.

Manchester United made the announcement on their website, expressing their excitement about having Amorim lead the ⁣men’s first team. They highlighted his impressive track​ record and ⁤described him as one of Europe’s most promising young coaches.

Amorim will be taking over from interim manager ⁣Ruud van Nistelrooy after he completes his duties with Sporting CP. His debut game in charge will be against Ipswich on November 24.

The decision to appoint Amorim came after United parted ways with ten Hag following a​ disappointing performance in⁢ the Premier League. The club swiftly moved to secure‌ Amorim ​by meeting his release clause of €10 million ($11m).

Despite speculation surrounding his move, Amorim remained discreet during a press conference⁢ before Sporting’s league match against Estrela, emphasizing that it was a negotiation between​ clubs.

Prior to their recent victory in the League Cup, United had struggled with just one win ​in…

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