Ruben Amorim, the current Sporting manager, is reportedly set to become Manchester United’s next boss after the international break.
Portuguese media claim Amorim will remain at Sporting for three more matches before making the switch to Old Trafford.
This comes after Sporting announced that United were prepared to pay Amorim’s €10 million release clause.
The Portuguese club has allegedly agreed to release the coach before the 30-day notice period in his contract, but not immediately.
The 39-year-old’s potential move follows United’s sacking of Erik ten Hag on Monday, with the club currently struggling in 14th place in the Premier League.
Amorim remained tight-lipped about his future during a press conference on Tuesday.
Ruben Amorim will not become United’s manager until the international break
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He stated, “I have nothing to say now, we’re analysing here. Anything I say will only create more noise.”
The coach added, “There’s nothing to talk about. There’s the club statement, everyone knows about it. It was said by the club. For the rest, we don’t know the exact details. We’ll see…”
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Amorim refused to make any promises but confirmed his immediate plans, saying, “What I do know is that I’ll be at training tomorrow and I’ll be preparing for the league game with Estrela da Amadora on Friday.”
Sporting’s upcoming fixtures include a crucial Champions League match against Manchester City next Tuesday. This could be one of Amorim’s final games in charge of the Portuguese club.
Sporting will then face Braga in the league on 10 November, which may potentially be Amorim’s last match before his rumoured move to Manchester United.
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These games will be pivotal for Sporting’s season and could serve as Amorim’s farewell to the club he has managed since 2020.
Manchester United’s managerial shake-up saw Erik ten Hag sacked on Monday, with the club languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.
Former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as interim manager.
Ruben Amorim is United’s top choice to replace Erik ten Hag
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Van Nistelrooy will lead the team in their League Cup clash against Leicester City on Wednesday.
United then face a busy schedule, hosting Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.
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Ruud van Nistelrooy is in interim charge at Man Utd
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Next week, they take on PAOK in the Europa League before travelling to Ipswich Town for a Premier League fixture.
These matches precede the international break, after which Amorim is expected to take charge.