Ruben Amorim is set to be appointed Man United manager. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)
Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim will be the new manager of Man United and speaking to the press on Thursday, the 39-year-old revealed when he will tell the media “all” about his move to the Premier League.
It has been a Busy week for Man United and Amorim after the sacking of Erik ten Hag on Monday following the Manchester club’s 2-1 defeat by West Ham last weekend.
The Red Devils moved quickly for Amorim and have everything in place to bring the Portuguese coach to Old Trafford. The Sporting manager is expected to sign a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League giants, with the option of a further 12 months, but is unlikely to start in his new role until the international break of November
according to Sky SportsMan United have paid Sporting an extra €1m above their €10m release clause for a early release from his notice period, which had been set at 30 days.
It was expected that official confirmation of Amorim’s move to Man United could have come on Thursday, but speaking to the press, the Sporting CP manager said he will not discuss his future until after the Portuguese giants’ game against the Estrela da Amadora on Friday.
Ruben Amorim will tell the press “everything” about the Man United deal on Friday
Speaking ahead of this clash with Estrela da Amadora on Thursday, Amorim told the press that he will discuss his move to Man United during his post-match press conference on Friday.
“I like everything about the Premier League,” the 39-year-old told the media Fabrizio Romano on Thursday “Man United? Tomorrow after the game I will tell you everything, clarify my situation. Now let’s focus on the game.”
The world’s media will most likely be tuned into the Sporting CP manager’s press conference on Friday as the new Man United manager prepares to take over on November 11.