Speaking after the game, Amorim commented on his future by saying, “Nobody knows if this was my farewell match, or if there will be a farewell match.” When asked directly if he would be in the dugout at Old Trafford for United’s upcoming match against Chelsea, he responded, “I will be here.” However, in a telling moment, he added, “I can’t promise anything.”
Amorim continued, saying, “I don’t know. What I know is that I will be at training tomorrow and I will prepare for the game against Estrela da Amadora.” His statement left fans wondering if his tenure at Sporting might be coming to an end.
According to the released report by FootballFlame on Wednesday shows that earlier in the day, Sporting released an official statement to the Lisbon Stock Exchange, confirming that Manchester United has expressed interest in triggering Amorim’s €10 million ($10.8 million) release clause. United, currently searching for a replacement for Erik ten Hag—who was dismissed after the team fell to 14th place in the Premier League—has reportedly set its sights on the Portuguese manager.
Rúben Amorim, who took the helm at Sporting in 2020, has quickly become one of Europe’s most promising coaches. Under his leadership, Sporting won the Portuguese league title in 2021 and again last season. Currently, Sporting leads the league with a flawless record, winning all nine games so far this season.
“We have to wait a little bit more to explain everything I need to explain. It will be very clear,” Amorim said, suggesting that an announcement might be imminent.
At 39, Amorim has already made a significant mark on European football. Before his tenure at Sporting, he was linked to major clubs including West Ham and was reportedly a contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. As a former Portugal midfielder who spent much of his playing career at Benfica, Amorim’s roots run deep in Portuguese football, but his potential move to Old Trafford could mark the start of a new chapter on an even bigger stage.
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