Ruben Amorim to Man Utd: Why Sporting’s Outgoing Head Coach Decided to Move to Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim, the 39-year-old head coach of Sporting CP, recently accepted the prestigious role of Manchester United’s new head coach, stepping into a high-profile position in the Premier League. Amorim was approached by United and given a rare opportunity, one he could not delay—he had just three days to make the monumental decision to move to Old Trafford.

In an emotional explanation to Sporting fans, Amorim shared the tough choice he faced. Despite requesting to stay until the end of the season, he was presented with a clear-cut ultimatum by Manchester United: accept the position immediately, or risk losing it altogether. Ultimately, Amorim chose to embrace the chance to manage one of the world’s most storied football clubs.

Speaking after Sporting’s recent victory over Estrela, Amorim explained that he had already discussed his future plans with Sporting’s president and sporting director Hugo Viana. Amorim said, “I always intended for this to be my last season with Sporting.” With United offering to pay above his release clause, the offer became too significant to ignore, even if it meant leaving his current team mid-season.

Amorim’s first match as Manchester United head coach will be against Ipswich on November 24, a highly anticipated debut that fans can watch live on Sky Sports. With a promising background and tactical expertise, Amorim is expected to bring a fresh approach to the Manchester United lineup, marking the start of a new chapter for the Red Devils.

United’s decision to pursue Amorim stems from their belief in his potential to lead and define the future of the club, a view held by fans and management alike. His journey from Lisbon to Manchester is just beginning, and supporters are eager to see how he will handle this thrilling new challenge in the Premier League.