Manchester United are on the verge of appointing Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, with an agreement reportedly reached to bring the Portuguese manager from Sporting CP to Old Trafford.
According to *Correio da Manhã*, United has settled on a lucrative three-and-a-half-year contract that will see Amorim earning an annual salary of €7.8 million, tripling his current earnings at Sporting.
The deal also includes an option to extend for an additional year, making the total potential contract worth approximately £23 million.
Amorim’s appointment would follow the recent dismissal of Erik ten Hag, who was let go after United’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham United left them struggling in 14th place in the Premier League. Amorim, a highly-rated 39-year-old manager, has built a strong reputation with Sporting, winning two Portuguese league titles and drawing interest from other top clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester City, as potential successors to Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola.
Known for his tactical adaptability and development of young talent, Amorim is expected to bring a fresh approach to a United team in need of rejuvenation
United reportedly agreed to meet a reduced release clause in Amorim’s contract, likely around £8.3 million, making his departure from Sporting financially viable for the Premier League club. Although Sporting fans have shown appreciation for their coach during recent games, there is an understanding that Amorim may move on to embrace a new challenge at a larger European club.
Should the deal proceed as expected, Amorim could take charge as early as United’s upcoming league match against Chelsea. His potential debut at Old Trafford is highly anticipated, as he would be United’s youngest manager in the Premier League era, signaling a clear change in direction for the club.
This move also reflects Manchester United’s ambition to restore their place among England’s top clubs by investing in a promising managerial talent from one of Europe’s top leagues.
