Manchester United is currently in talks with Sporting, a Portuguese top-flight side, to sign head coach Ruben Amorim. This comes after the Manchester club dismissed manager Erik ten Hag. Ruben Amorim, 39, is considered one of the most sought-after young coaches in Europe. He was previously a candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool during the summer.
Sporting would require United to pay a release clause to secure Amorim, but the Manchester club is reportedly willing to do so. Amorim led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in 2021 and secured another title last season. Sporting remains undefeated this season and currently tops Liga Portugal with nine wins out of nine matches.
Following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United is swiftly looking to appoint a successor as they currently sit in 14th place after a poor start to the season. Ruud van Nistelrooy, a former Red Devils striker turned assistant coach, has taken over on an interim basis. The club expressed gratitude towards ten Hag for his contributions during his two and a half years in charge.
The decision to part ways with ten Hag came after Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-1 loss to West Ham. The 54-year-old manager was informed of the club’s choice on Monday morning. The club statement wished him well for the future and acknowledged his efforts during his tenure.
It remains to be seen how the negotiations between Manchester United and Sporting will progress and whether Ruben Amorim will be the chosen successor to Erik ten Hag. The appointment of a new head coach is crucial for United as they aim to improve their league position and performance on the field.
The swift actions by Manchester United indicate a sense of urgency to address the managerial situation and make necessary changes to steer the club in the right direction. The transition from Erik ten Hag to a potential new coach like Ruben Amorim will be closely followed by fans and pundits as they assess the impact on the team’s performance and results in the upcoming matches.
