Ruben Amorim expects 'very difficult' challenge at Manchester United

New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admits he is under no illusions as to how difficult the job will be but says he is ready for the challenge.

The 39-year-old signed off at Sporting Lisbon with a 4-2 victory over former club Braga after bouncing back from 2-0 down on Sunday.

He is set to arrive in England today, although it is understood he is still waiting for his work permit to be processed.

It means the Portuguese cannot officially start at Old Trafford until he is issued with a visa, which has been the process since the United Kingdom left the European Union.

But, having brought his four-year stay at Sporting to an end, Amorim has already moved on to the test which lies ahead, although he insists taking charge at one of the world's biggest clubs will not change him or his style.

"I won’t become a different person. I know I’ll be fine. Whether it’s three months or 10 years, I know I’ll be fine. I’m fully aware of what’s important in life," he told Sport TV.

"Whatever comes, will come. I really want to win. I’ll be in a better mood if I win, more upset if I lose. I certainly won’t lose my essence, I’d sooner lose my coaching career.

"It’s going to be difficult, I’m not under any illusions. But it’s what it has to be."

In his post-match press conference, Amorim added: "I feel ready for the new challenge. 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.

"I know it will be difficult to reproduce what I have here anywhere else, but there are other places with different exposure and pressure."

Amorim apologised to Sporting fans for leaving them now with the team six points clear at the top of the table.

"I’m sorry