Nothing is going right for Manchester United. The English Premier League is going through a tough time. They are in 14th place with only 11 points in 9 matches. To turn the fortunes around, the Portuguese club appointed Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim. Manchester United has signed a contract with him until 2027. Although he is not leaving Sporting Lisbon now. Will work on notice period. Will officially join Manchester United on November 11.
The 39-year-old's arrival came as a surprise. Spoke for the first time as an appointee. He explained in detail how exactly he agreed to coach at the new club as the Portuguese league season was ongoing, 'I asked if it was possible to go after the season. But their message to me was now or never.'
Suddenly, Amorim had only three days to decide on a new club. That's how I finalized the decision. Had I returned the offer, there was no chance of getting it in six months. So I didn't want to make a regretful decision.'
Amorim said there were offers from other clubs as well. One of the clubs offered him three times.
Amorim will be in charge of Sporting in the Champions League next Tuesday against Man City in Lisbon. His last match for the team in the Portuguese league will be on November 10. The opponent is his former club Braga. After that, he will handle the dugout for the first time for Manchester United on November 24. Opponents Ipswich are in relegation fear.
