Manchester United has officially confirmed Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim as the club's new head coach! ⚽🔥 The 39-year-old will take charge on November 11, replacing Erik ten Hag after a series of challenging performances.
The Red Devils activated a €10 million release clause in Amorim's contract with Sporting CP to bring him to Old Trafford. Amorim brings an impressive track record, having led Sporting CP to two Primeira Liga titles, two Taça da Liga championships, and a Supertaca Cândido de Oliveira trophy since March 2020. 🏆🇵🇹
\"Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football,\" United announced. \"Highly decorated as both a player and coach, his titles include winning the Primeira Liga twice in Portugal with Sporting CP; the first of which was the club's first title in 19 years.\" 🌟
In the interim, former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to manage the team until Amorim's arrival. Erik ten Hag was dismissed following a 2-1 defeat at West Ham on October 27, marking the team's fourth loss in nine Premier League matches since the start of the 2024-25 season.
Under ten Hag, United finished third in the Premier League in the 2022-23 season and eighth in 2023-24—the club's lowest finish in the Premier League era—despite securing the EFL Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup this year.
\"I wish all Manchester United fans nothing but success, trophies and glory,\" Ten Hag wrote in an open letter. \"Your support and the warmth I received from everyone at the club helped me feel at home. Thank you for this chapter in my life.\" 🙏💙
