Manchester United have confirmed Rúben Amorim is to replace Erik ten Hag as their manager from 11 November
Manchester United have announced that Rúben Amorim is to take over as their head coach on 11 November, at the start of the international break. The 39-year-old is joining from Sporting, where he won two league titles and two league cups in four full seasons.
“Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Rúben Amorim as head coach of the men’s first team, subject to work visa requirements,” the club said. “He has signed a contract until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year. He will join Manchester United on Monday 11 November once he has fulfilled his obligations with“Rúben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football.
It is understood United have not spoken to any other coaches and were aware of the notice period before they opened talks and are pleased to have curtailed the extra time Amorim has to spend with Sporting. He is expected to bring five backroom staff with him but confirmation of his coaching team will not come on Friday.as they plan for Pep Guardiola’s possible departure and a home Champions League game against City on Tuesday is among his final three matches with Sporting.
Van Nistelrooy will continue for three more home games – against Chelsea on Sunday, Paok on Thursday and Leicester on 10 November – before handing over.
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