Manchester United Finalize Deal With Ruben Amorim As New Manager

Manchester United has reportedly reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon to appoint 39-year-old Ruben Amorim as the club’s next manager, with his tenure to begin following the November international break.

This decision comes shortly after United parted ways with Erik ten Hag, who led the team for over two years. According to sources, United’s executive team, including CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Dan Ashworth, traveled to Lisbon to finalize Amorim’s terms with Sporting.

Amorim is set to stay with Sporting for three important matches, including a high-stakes game against Manchester City, before transitioning to Old Trafford. As part of the deal, United agreed to pay an additional €1 million to accelerate his release, while Sporting requested around €5 million to permit key members of Amorim’s staff, including coaches Emanuel Ferro, Adelio Candido, and Carlos Fernandes, to join him in the Premier League.

Acknowledging Amorim’s significant contributions to Sporting, United agreed to these conditions. Amorim led Sporting to two league titles—their first in nearly two decades—and built a strong rapport with fans during his four-year tenure.

United’s interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, stepped in after Ten Hag’s departure and has guided the team through Premier League and Europa League matches until Amorim’s arrival in late November. Van Nistelrooy will continue in this role until Amorim’s first game in charge against Ipswich Town on November 24.

Amorim is recognized for his tactical adaptability, often employing a 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1 formation focused on high possession and solid defensive strategies. Under his leadership, Sporting has excelled in both attack and defense, currently topping the Primeira Liga. His success with youth development is also notable, having promoted talents like Goncalo Inacio, Matheus Nunes, and Nuno Mendes, and he has developed players like Pedro Porro and Manuel Ugarte, who later moved to major European clubs.

Amorim’s United debut is set for an away match against Ipswich Town, followed by his first home fixture against Everton in December, ushering in a new era at Old Trafford.