Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim is a contender for the Manchester United job following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal this morning, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.
United recently enquired about his availability, but they were informed that he isn’t planning to leave Sporting in the winter. He could leave next summer as he has a release clause.
Ten Hag was sacked following the loss to West Ham United, which left them 14th in the Premier League. It was the fourth defeat in the league, and United’s European campaign looks even worse.
The Reds have drawn all three games in the Europa League and sit in 21st place on the table. United needed new ideas, and the Dutchman was relieved of his duties.
Man United have now started the process of finding a new permanent manager, and Amorim is an option. Chelsea, Liverpool and West have previously been linked with him.
Manchester City also have him on their radar as they eye a successor to Pep Guardiola.
Amorim’s first season at Sporting ended with him delivering the league title after a 19-year drought.
He clinched the title again last term, adding to his trophy cabinet, which houses three Portuguese Cups and one Super Cup.
The 39-year-old has had to play down comparisons to Jose Mourinho, with many people in his country dubbing him the second coming of the former Man United boss.
Tactically, Amorim’s Sporting never deviate from their 3-4-2-1 shape, but they play attractive football.
However, there are serious questions over whether his style will translate to the Premier League, which has led to hesitation in England around hiring him.
There is also the question of whether the United squad is a good fit for the Portuguese tactician.
While he is an exciting option, several other names are reportedly on the United shortlist, including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Xavi Hernandez and Graham Potter.
However, United are still more likely to appoint Amorim based on his achievements and the spectacular work he has done in Portugal.
