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Amorim, after his final game as coach of Sporting with a 4-2 comeback victory at Braga on Sunday, shared his insights on taking up the mantle at Old Trafford.Â
Ruben Amorim will take charge of United for the league game against Ipswich. (Image: X)
Ruud van Nistelrooy might have made it look easy so far, but newly-appointed Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim remains fully aware of the challenges that lie ahead, as the Portuguese managed his final game for Sporting on Sunday.
After a historically disastrous start to their season, United finally had enough of Dutchaman Erik ten Hag and sacked him.
This was followed by the announcement Amorim’s appointment earlier this month, with the 39-year-old Portuguese set to arrive from Sporting on Monday on a contract until June 2027.
Amorim, after his final game as coach of Sporting with a 4-2 comeback victory at Braga on Sunday, shared his insights on taking up the mantle at Old Trafford.
“I feel ready for the new challenge,” Amorim told reporters at a post-match presser after Sporting’s win.
“I’m not naive, I know it’s going to be very different, very difficult. I’m at peace now, I can focus on my new job and I’m looking forward to starting tomorrow.”
Considered one of Europe’s brightest young managers and slated to become United’s youngest ever head coach, Amorim’s first opportunity to showcase what he beings will arrive on November 24 at promoted Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
United, who got off to a dismal start under ten Hag, are currently 13th in the league on 15 points from 11 matches, four points adrift of Chelsea in third, thanks to a short but sweet unbeaten run under the guidance of interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy who secured three wins and a draw in all competitions since Ten Hag was fired on Oct. 28.
“I know it will be difficult to reproduce what I have here elsewhere, but there are other places with different exposure and pressure … It’s been a fantastic adventure,” said Amorim.
“I apologise for this mid-season decision (on leaving Sporting), but I felt it was my time and my way.”
Amorim, who led Sporting to two titles in the last four years with the Lisbon-based team, will now be tasked with the daunting duty of repairing a completely broken and lost United side, who yet to win the Premier League title following the retirement of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2013.