Ruben Amorim’s huge net worth, interior designer wife, footballing relatives

Ruben Amorim has agreed a deal to become Manchester United manager following Erik ten Hag's dismissal - which is going to transform his life.

Amorim, 39, was given his first major opportunity as Braga manager in 2020 and won Taca da Liga in his fifth game in charge. Three months after stepping up as Braga B boss, he became the third-most expensive manager in history as Sporting paid his staggering release clause.

Since then, Amorim has orchestrated two league title victories and two more League Cup wins while remaining unbeaten this season. His record of success has convinced United that the Sporting boss is the right man for the job - but what about his life away from football?

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Amorim became one of the most expensive coaches in global football when Sporting paid to bring him in from Braga in March 2020. The Portuguese giant forked out for his £8.3million (€10million) release clause after recognising Amorim as a rising young manager.

Given that he spent nearly his entire playing career in the Primeira Liga - split between spells at Belenenses, Benfica and Braga - Amorim would have had a substantial bank balance before transitioning into coaching. The Sun reports that Amorim has an estimated net worth of £13m.

United are expected to match the £8.3m (€10m) release clause that Sporting paid to bring Amorim to Old Trafford. The 39-year-old is no stranger to being in demand, having been linked with the Liverpool and West Ham jobs last season, and was recently tipped as Pep Guardiola's possible successor at Manchester