Cristiano Ronaldo has bestowed Ruben Amorim with the nickname “poet,” a tribute to the manager’s articulate and charismatic style.
Amorim, who has enjoyed four successful years at Sporting CP, is on the brink of a move to Manchester United, with reports from Portuguese outlet *A Bola* suggesting United representatives will travel to Lisbon on Tuesday to finalize the agreement immediately after Sporting’s match against Nacional.
The 39-year-old coach is highly regarded, with fans including Bruno Fernandes, who recently praised Amorim’s work. “Since Mr. Amorim arrived at Sporting, they’ve been one of the best teams in terms of style and consistency,” Fernandes said. “He’s prepared and has already won two championships, breaking a 20-year drought at Sporting. It’s clear his work is top-notch.”
Portuguese football writer Marcus Alves shares this admiration. “He has delivered consistently,” Alves told BBC Sport. “Despite constant player sales, he maintains the team’s strength, proving no player is bigger than the club.” Alves noted that while the United job may seem daunting, so did Sporting’s when Amorim took over.
Ronaldo’s nickname for Amorim, “poet,” reflects the manager’s powerful way with words, both with players and the media. Alves explains, “Amorim is eloquent, outgoing, and he commands the room. Above all, he doesn’t tolerate unprofessionalism and has restored harmony to teams that were once divided.”
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