Manchester United Set to Appoint Ruben Amorim as New Head Coach
Amorim's potential arrival signals a significant tactical shift for United, possibly implementing a three-at-the-back formation, which could benefit players like Lisandro Martinez, Manuel Ugarte, and Rasmus Hojlund—who have had a challenging start to the season.
Manchester United is poised to name Ruben Amorim as their next head coach, succeeding Erik ten Hag, following an agreement over compensation for his early release from Sporting CP. The Portuguese manager has emerged as the preferred choice to lead the club after Ten Hag was dismissed due to a dismal start to the season, leaving United languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League standings.
Reports indicate that United has agreed to pay £9.2 million ($11 million) to Sporting for Amorim's release; however, Sporting is reluctant to let him go immediately. It is anticipated that the club will not permit Amorim to join Manchester United until mid-November. According to The Telegraph, although Sporting may announce the deal soon, Amorim's first match in charge of United is likely to be on November 24 against Ipswich.
Amorim's potential arrival signals a significant tactical shift for United, possibly implementing a three-at-the-back formation, which could benefit players like Lisandro Martinez, Manuel Ugarte, and Rasmus Hojlund—who have had a challenging start to the season.
Interestingly, Amorim has prior connections with the current United squad, having played alongside Victor Lindelof during their time at Benfica, where they won the league together.
While fans eagerly await his official appointment, Amorim could lead Sporting in their upcoming match against Estrela Amadora this weekend, as the final arrangements for his move to Old Trafford are finalized.
