Ruben Amorim has shared his first comments since being confirmed as Manchester United’s new head coach.
On Friday afternoon, Manchester United announced that Amorim had signed a contract lasting until June 2027, with an optional extension for another year. However, he will remain at Sporting Lisbon until November 11, with United paying additional compensation to reduce his 30-day notice period.
Ahead of Sporting’s Liga Portugal match against Estrela tonight, Amorim briefly addressed his upcoming role. Norwegian journalist Frederik Filtvedt, part of United’s Scandinavian supporters’ club, reached out to Amorim via email after the announcement, to which the Portuguese coach reportedly replied, “Thank you very much for your support. I will not let you down.” While Amorim has yet to speak publicly about his appointment, he is expected to make a formal statement after Sporting’s match this evening.
Reports suggest Amorim has already outlined initial transfer plans. According to *GiveMeSport*, he is targeting Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri to fit into the likely three-defender system Amorim has successfully used in Portugal. Ait-Nouri’s asking price is reportedly set at £60 million. Additionally, United are rumored to be interested in Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has excelled since joining from Coventry and is one of the most prolific scorers in world football.
Amorim’s first match in charge will be an away game against Ipswich Town on November 24. In the meantime, interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will lead United in three home fixtures, beginning with Chelsea on Sunday. Following that, United face PAOK in the Europa League—where they aim to end a run of three consecutive draws—before returning to Premier League action against Leicester on November 10. After that, the latest international break will provide a final lead-in to Amorim’s official arrival.
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