Ruben Amorim gives three clues about Manchester United future amid major transfer hint

Manchester United have finally confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach - with the 39-year-old signing an initial contract until 2027.

Amorim will remain with his current club, Sporting Lisbon, until November 11 before then taking up his position at Old Trafford. He will become the sixth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

The title of 'head coach' is a first for the United - marking a clear indication the new footballing structure installed by Ineos maintains ultimate control over recruitment. Until now, Amorim has remained coy on the saga leading to his appointment, but in a recent press conference around Sporting's latest league match he went into more detail.

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"The season started, we started very well, and then Manchester United came, they pay above the compensation clause and the president defends the club's interests," Amorim explained.

"I never discussed anything with the president. For three days, I said I wanted to stay until the end of the season, but then I was told it was not possible. It was now or never or Manchester would go for another option. So, I had three days to make my mind up, to make a decision that changes radically my life."

The conviction in committing to a move to Old Trafford is a clear sign that United's offer is one he's been waiting for. The 39-year-old has long flirted with a move to the Premier League and has previously been linked to United's neighbours Manchester City, Liverpool and West Ham United.

His decision to choose United over several