The officiality is bouncing to every side of the globe, but at least the Manchester United secured Erik ten Hag’s replacement. Indeed Reuben Amorim he became the new coach of the Red Devilsas announced publicly by the club, following the farewell of his former team, Sporting Lisbon. The United owners decided to make a significant change on the bench and thus secured one of the most promising and appreciated managers in European football, brought the title back to the Leos which had been missing for 19 years, adding another championship, 2 Portuguese Cups and a Super Cup.
Predestined numbers
Ruben Amorim has boasted an impressive record with Sporting since arriving from Braga in March 2020. Indeed, of the 228 matches he has remained at the helm of the Portuguese club, the 39-year-old has achieved 161 wins, 34 draws and just 33 defeats. For a stratospheric winning percentage of 70.61%. A wavelength he already held before, at the time of Braga and Casa Pia, with a percentage of 72%.
The first appearance
Ruben Amorim will take over as Manchester United manager from November 11, the English club announced. But he will have to wait a while until his first official match on the bench Red Devilsbecause in the middle there will be the national break. Therefore the first appearance on stage in the Premier League will be away against Ipswich, Sunday 24 November.
The official announcement
“Manchester United are delighted to announce the hiring of Ruben Amorim as men’s first team manager, subject to work visa requirements. He will remain until June 2027, with a club option for an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations with his current club. He will join Manchester United on Monday 11 November.”