Manchester United confirm Ruben Amorim as new head coach
Ruben Amorim has penned a three year deal with the Red Devils
Manchester United have announced the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach.
The 39-year-old will move from Sporting Lisbon to Old Trafford on November 11 and has signed a contract that will run until June 2027.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former United striker, will continue in his role as interim manager for the club’s next three fixtures following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag on Monday.
Amorim becomes the sixth permanent manager appointed by Man United since the end of Sir Alex Ferguson’s 26-year tenure in 2013.
A club statement read: “Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruben Amorim as Head Coach of the men’s first team, subject to work visa requirements.
“He will join until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations to his current club. He will join Manchester United on Monday 11 November.
“Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football. 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.
“Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to take charge of the team until Ruben joins.”
Earlier in the week, Sporting confirmed that Man United had triggered a release clause in Amorim’s contract, agreeing to pay €10million (£8.3million).
Amorim’s first match in charge will be against newly promoted Ipswich Town on November 24, following the international break.
His home debut will take place on November 28 in the Europa League against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt, followed by a Premier League clash against Everton the subsequent weekend.
Man United will announce the members of Amorim’s coaching staff at a later date.
Following a defeat to rivals Porto in the Portuguese Super Cup on August 3, Amorim has led Sporting through a remarkable 14-game unbeaten streak.
He is set to be in the dugout tonight as Sporting hosts Estrela in a league match.
Looking ahead, Sporting will face Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday, followed by a league match against Amorim’s former club, Braga, on November 10.
This will be before the European top-flight football takes a break for the Nations League games.
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