Ruben Amorim Officially Appointed As Manchester United Head Coach
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  • Ruben Amorim Officially Appointed As Manchester United Head Coach, taking over from Erik ten Hag at the age of 39.
  • Amorim’s contract extends until June 2027, with an option for an additional year, and he will officially start on November 11.
  • Manchester United compensated Sporting CP with an extra €1m (£840,000) beyond the €10m (£8.4m) exit clause to facilitate Amorim’s early release.
  • His first match as head coach will be against Ipswich Town in the Premier League on November 24.
  • Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to manage the team until Amorim’s arrival.

Manchester United has announced the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, effective November 11th. The Portuguese tactician, 39, will replace Erik ten Hag and sign a contract until June 2027 with an option for an additional year.

Amorim currently manages Sporting CP in Portugal, where he has established himself as one of Europe’s most promising young coaches. Under his leadership, Sporting won consecutive Primeira Liga titles in 2021 and 2024. He has also guided the club to three Taca da Liga victories.

Ruben Amorim Officially Appointed As Manchester United Head Coach
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United have paid Sporting an extra €1m (£840,000) on top of his €10m (£8.4m) exit clause to secure Amorim’s early release from his 30-day notice period. This significant investment reflects United’s confidence in the coach’s abilities.

Ruben Amorim will take charge of his first match as Manchester United head coach on November 24th against Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to lead the team until then.

The appointment marks a departure from traditional managerial titles, with Amorim being referred to as the club’s first ‘head coach’. This modern approach aligns with INEOS’ restructuring efforts at Old Trafford.

Sky Sports News understands that Amorim was United’s sole target during their coaching search process. His tactical acumen, commitment to football, and strong personality were key factors in the decision-making process.

Amorim inherits a squad largely assembled by Erik ten Hag, who signed or promoted 19 out of 27 current players during his tenure. This presents both challenges and opportunities for the new head coach as he looks to implement his vision.

United fans and analysts will be closely watching Amorim’s early performances, particularly against Arsenal away on December 4th and the Manchester derby at Etihad Stadium a week later. These fixtures could set the tone for what promises to be an intriguing season under the Portuguese tactician.

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Last Updated on November 1, 2024 by 247 News Around The World