Manchester United has finalized an agreement with Sporting Lisbon to appoint 39-year-old Ruben Amorim as the club’s new head coach.
Amorim’s tenure is set to commence after the November international break, following a brief transition period.
According to The Athletic, United’s leadership team, comprising Chief Executive Omar Berrada and Sporting Director Dan Ashworth, traveled to Lisbon to finalize terms with Sporting.
The agreement includes a few conditions, ensuring Amorim remains at Sporting to oversee three crucial matches, including a high-stakes game against Manchester City.
United has agreed to pay an additional €1 million to expedite Amorim’s notice period.
Furthermore, Sporting has demanded around €5 million to allow some of Amorim’s key staff members, including Emanuel Ferro, Adelio Candido, and Carlos Fernandes, to join him at Old Trafford.
Amorim expressed his desire for a smooth exit from Sporting, where he has built a strong bond with the fans after leading the team to two league titles, their first in nearly two decades. United acknowledged Amorim’s commitment to the club he has led for four years.
As part of the deal, Amorim will stay with Sporting for their next three games, including against Manchester City on Tuesday and Braga on November 10. He will first take charge of United away at Ipswich Town on November 24.
Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has stepped in since Erik ten Hag’s departure and led the team to victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup. Van Nistelrooy is expected to lead United for their upcoming matches in the Premier League and Europa League until Amorim’s arrival in late November.
Amorim’s coaching style emphasizes tactical flexibility, utilizing a 3-4-3 formation that prioritizes high possession and a solid defensive foundation. Under his leadership, Sporting has excelled both offensively and defensively, with recent performances placing them at the top of the Primeira Liga.
Amorim’s tenure at United will begin after the club’s away match against Ipswich Town on November 24, followed by his first home fixture against Everton in December.
