Premier League side Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new manager on a two-year deal.
Amorim who joins from Sporting Lisbon arrives to replace Erik ten Hag who was sacked by the club earlier in the week following a series of poor results.
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A statement from the club confirming Amorim’s appointment said,” Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruben Amorim as Head Coach of the men’s first team, subject to work visa requirements.
“He will join until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations to his current club. He will join Manchester United on Monday 11 November.
“Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football. 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.”
Meanwhile, the club’s assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to take charge of the team until Ruben joins with the Dutchman set to return to his assistant role once Amorim joins.
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