Official: Manchester United announce Ruben Amorim appointment

Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim. Photo: Imago

Official: Manchester United announce Ruben Amorim appointment

Ayoola Kelechi 13:37 - 01.11.2024

The Red Devils announced when Ruben Amorim will officially take the helm left by Erik Ten Hag

Manchester United announced the official appointment of Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim as the Red Devils’ new coach, taking over permanently from Erik Ten Hag.

The soon-to-be ex-Sporting CP manager will take over from the Dutch gaffer, hoping to turn the Red Devils’ fortunes around.

Manchester United announce when Amorim will join

The Red Devils shared an official communication of Amorim’s appointment on social media, which 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.

They also clarified the terms of Amorim’s contract and his start date, saying, “He will join until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations to his current club.

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim | Imago

He will join Manchester United on Monday, 11 November.”

Red Devils excited for Amorim appointment

In their statement, Manchester United also expressed their excitement at the appointment, saying, “Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football.

Sporting's Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim gestures during the Portuguese League football match between Sporting Portugal and Nacional Madeira at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on May 1, 2021 | Imago

“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.”

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According to Manchester United’s statement, current interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue in his role until Amorim’s arrival, meaning the Dutchman will be in charge when the Red Devils play against Chelsea.