Manchester United has confirmed an agreement with Sporting Lisbon to bring in 39-year-old Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. Amorim is set to start after the November international break.
The deal follows United's recent decision to part ways with Erik ten Hag, who had been at the club for two and a half years.
The Athletic reported on Thursday that United’s top executives, including CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Dan Ashworth, traveled to Lisbon to finalize the terms with Sporting.
Amorim's release comes with some conditions. He will stay with Sporting for three important games, including a key matchup against Manchester City, before taking over at Old Trafford.
“As part of the deal, Amorim is set to stay with Sporting for their next three games, including against Manchester City on Tuesday and Braga on 10 November, meaning he would first take charge of United away at Ipswich Town on 24 November.
“Sporting were determined to retain Amorim for this crucial period, and United have accepted these terms in recognition of the 39-year-old’s status at the Portuguese club and his desire for a smooth mid-season exit,” the report said.
Amorim has previously promoted young talents such as Goncalo Inacio and Matheus Nunes into Sporting’s first team, and he is renowned for enhancing player performance. Notably, he helped develop players like Pedro Porro and Manuel Ugarte, who went on to secure moves to top European clubs.
Amorim’s tenure at United will begin after the club’s away match against Ipswich Town on 24 November, followed by his first home fixture against Everton in December.
