On October 31, several British media outlets, including Sky Sports, reported that Manchester United has reached a final agreement to appoint Ruben Amorim, 39, as the club’s new head coach. Amorim, currently managing Sporting Lisbon, will part ways with the Portuguese club to take up the position at United.

Erik ten Hag, who took over United’s managerial reins in 2022 with high expectations, struggled to deliver significant success. Known for his firm approach, ten Hag often found himself clashing with players, leading to notable exits from the club, including Jadon Sancho, who left amid a much-publicized conflict.

Eager to take a fresh direction, United turned to a young and dynamic figure in Amorim. Born in 1985, the 39-year-old Portuguese manager began his coaching career in 2018 with Casa Pia, a third-division team in Portugal. He quickly rose through the ranks, moving to manage Braga in 2019 before taking over at Sporting Lisbon in 2020.

The BBC and other media sources highlighted a personal connection that may ease Amorim’s transition to the English side: he shares a longstanding friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo, having played together for the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo even gave him the affectionate nickname “the Poet,” a nod to Amorim’s eloquent speech and charismatic personality.

Manchester United’s agreement with Amorim reportedly includes a two-and-a-half-year contract with an option for an additional year. To facilitate this transition, United will pay a termination fee of 10 million euros (approximately 15 billion won) to ten Hag, signaling a fresh start under new leadership.

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