Manchester United have identified their man, and who can blame them? The head coach is trendy, seemingly tactically astute, proven in European competition, good with young players, has a defined style of play, and five trophies at senior level on his CV.
The domestic league win percentage from their previous job stands at an impressive 78.3. In full seasons completed (of which there are three), this manager had an average points tally of 85 from 34 league games.
Yes, this is Erik ten Hag at Ajax you're looking at. Now compare that to Ruben Amorim at Sporting CP. The stuff about style, tactics, and Europe are all true.
His side have and are continuing to use and develop young players into bigger stars, whilst he ended a 19-year title drought and then won it again last season as well. READ MORE: Roy Keane delivers scathing Man United Erik ten Hag sack assessment with players slammed READ MORE: Man United next manager decided as Ten Hag sacked So yes, Amorim is good.