Manchester United has officially appointed Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag perfect replacement after a disappointing 2-1 defeat against West Ham.
Amorim, 39, leaves his role at Sporting CP, where he has led the team to the top of the Portuguese league table, to take on one of the most challenging jobs in European football.
United wasted no time in securing Amorim as their new manager, triggering his release clause and sending a delegation to Lisbon earlier in the week to finalize the deal. In a statement, the club expressed their excitement, noting, "Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruben Amorim as Head Coach of the men’s first team, subject to work visa requirements. He has signed a contract until June 2027 with a club option for an additional year.”
The Portuguese tactician is expected to officially join the Red Devils on November 11, after he fulfills his final obligations with Sporting. Until then, former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will remain in interim charge, steering the team for the upcoming matches.
Amorim's highly anticipated first game will come after the international break, with an away fixture against Ipswich Town on November 24. Fans will get their first glimpse of Amorim at Old Trafford four days later, when United faces Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.
As reported by Daily Star, Amorim has rapidly risen through the coaching ranks in Portugal. He began his managerial career with Casa Pia before taking over Braga's B team and later its senior team, where he won the Taca da Liga. Sporting CP hired him in 2020, and under his leadership, they won the Primeira Liga twice, ending a 19-year title drought, and secured two additional Taca da Liga trophies.
United fans are hopeful that Amorim, known for his strategic insight and ability to develop young players, will bring fresh energy to the club and help restore their status as title contenders.
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