Guess who's taking the reins at Old Trafford! 🤩 Manchester United have just announced that Ruben Amorim is stepping in as the club's new head coach. 🎉
The Red Devils didn't hold back, triggering a €10-million release clause in Amorim's contract with Sporting CP to bring the 39-year-old Portuguese mastermind to Manchester. He's signed on until June 2027, with an option to extend for another year. Mark your calendars—he's set to take charge on November 11th, right after he wraps up his final three games with Sporting CP before the international break.
Amorim's track record is nothing short of impressive. 🚀 Under his leadership since March 2020, Sporting CP clinched 163 wins in 229 games. He led them to two Primeira Liga titles, two Taça da Liga championships, and a Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira trophy. Talk about a winning streak! 🏆
\"Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football,\" United said in a statement. \"Highly decorated as both a player and coach, his titles include winning the Primeira Liga twice in Portugal with Sporting CP; the first of which was the club's first title in 19 years.\"
Until Amorim arrives, club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to steer the ship. ⚽️ The former United striker stepped up after Erik ten Hag's departure following a 2-1 defeat at West Ham on October 27th. That match marked the team's fourth loss in nine Premier League games this season—a rough start, to say the least.
Ten Hag, who took the helm in April 2022, had mixed results. The Red Devils finished third in the Premier League in 2022-23 but dropped to eighth in 2023-24—their worst in the Premier League era—despite lifting the EFL Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup this year.
In an open letter, Ten Hag bid farewell: \"I wish all Manchester United fans nothing but success, trophies, and glory. Your support and the warmth I received from everyone at the club helped me feel at home. Thank you for this chapter in my life.\"
With Amorim's fresh energy and tactical genius, fans are buzzing with excitement. Could this be the dawn of a new era at Old Trafford? Stay tuned! 🔴🙌
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Manchester United confirm Ruben Amorim as club's new head coach
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