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I coached Manchester United for Sir Alex Ferguson - Ruben Amorim can make them formidable again

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Rene Meulensteen believes Ruben Amorim could be the coach to make Manchester United a force in the Premier League again. Amorim, 39, has agreed in principle to become the club's new permanent head coach and could be in charge for the visit of Chelsea to Old Trafford this weekend.

United have moved quickly, with Sporting confirming their interest and stating that it would cost £8.3 million (€10m) in compensation.

The club has now agreed to a deal with the Portuguese champions after talks this week. In anticipation of the appointment, Sir Alex Ferguson's former coach has given Amorim his backing. READ MORE: Amorim must take crucial United delay - Old Trafford call is a no-brainer READ MORE: Why Amorim's move to United has been 'delayed' "Ruben Amorim has demonstrated a strong tactical acumen and an ability to develop young talent," Meulensteen told Betway, "which is crucial for a club like Man Utd.

He has a clear vision of how he wants his team to play, as we have seen with Sporting Lisbon, emphasising a high-energy style and positional play. "He is already brilliant at winning trophies, even though he is only 39.

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