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Manchester United Manchester United has officially appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, replacing Erik ten Hag. The 39-year-old Portuguese coach has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, with an option to extend for another 12 months PeakNews Online reports.
Amorim is set to begin his tenure during the November international break, with his first game on November 24 against Ipswich Town.
Amorim, currently managing Sporting CP, will remain with the Portuguese club for three more matches, including a Champions League fixture against Manchester City next Tuesday, before making his way to Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue as interim head coach, having begun his role with an impressive 5-2 victory over Leicester City on Wednesday. United will face Chelsea this weekend in the Premier League, followed by Europa League action against PAOK and another domestic clash with Leicester.
Currently sitting 14th in the Premier League after a challenging start, United made the swift decision to replace Ten Hag on Monday, identifying Amorim as their primary target. By Tuesday, United had informed Sporting of their plans to activate Amorim’s €10 million (£8.3 million) release clause, finalizing the agreement on Wednesday.
Amorim brings a strong reputation to the role, and despite his exit from Sporting, he arrives at United with considerable backing and confidence as he prepares to take on
