Manchester United have officially confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim as the club’s new head coach, Softfootball reports.
The Premier League giants announced the Portuguese tactician’s arrival in a statement released on the club’s official website on Friday.
Amorim will take charge of the senior men’s team on November 11, subject to obtaining his work visa, after completing his commitments with Portuguese champions Sporting CP. He has signed a contract that runs until June 2027, with the option of a further one-year extension.
Softfootball understands that the 39-year-old arrives at Old Trafford with an impressive reputation, having guided Sporting CP to two Primeira Liga titles, including ending the club’s 19-year wait for a league championship.
Manchester United described Amorim as one of the brightest young coaches in European football, highlighting his achievements both as a player and a manager.
In the meantime, club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy will remain in interim charge of the first team until Amorim officially assumes his duties.
Amorim replaces Erik ten Hag, whose tenure came to an end earlier this week following a disappointing run of results that left United struggling in the Premier League standings.
