Ruben Amorim promises clarification on his future as Man Utd move edges closer
Ruben Amorim has promised to clarify his future after Sporting Lisbon’s match on Friday evening as the highly-rated head coach’s move to Manchester United edges closer.
The Old Trafford hierarchy unanimously decided to sack Erik ten Hag having decided enough was enough after Sunday’s late loss at West Ham continued their poor start to his third season in charge.
United immediately set their sights on Amorim and informed Sporting that they would meet his 10million euros (£8.4m) release clause, sparking negotiations over the terms of his exit.
The PA news agency understands a deal is edging closer, with the coach promising to clarify his future after leading the Portuguese champions against Estrela da Amadora on Friday night.
“It is a negotiation between two clubs,” Amorim said in English at Sporting’s pre-match press conference. “It’s never easy. Even with the clauses it’s never easy, they have to talk.
“We will have clarification after the game. It will be very clear, so it’s one more day. After the game tomorrow, we will have the decision made.”
Asked what he liked about the Premier League as he prepared to leave the press conference stage, he said with a smile: “Everything”.
Amorim smiled again when asked if watched United play against Leicester in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday as he left a press conference that saw him peppered with questions about his future.
The 39-year-old has reportedly agreed a deal until 2027, with the option of a further season, at the Red Devils, where his first match in charge looks likely to be the November 24 trip to Ipswich.
Amorim is expected to lead Sporting into as Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Manchester City and the trip to Braga next weekend as well as Friday’s encounter with