Ruben Amorim is beginning work at Manchester United, looking to help the team climb the league between now and the end of the season.
Erik ten Hag took the Manchester United boat from rocking with success in May, to threatening to capsize in November.
Ruud van Nistelrooy was able to steady the ship during his spell as interim boss, now it is up to new head coach Ruben Amorim to chart a new course forward.
Amorim is doing so without Ruud van Nistelrooy, with a decision made to move on from the Dutchman and start afresh.
Rivals speak out on Ruben Amorim
Manchester United have hired one of the most exciting coaches in football, with Amorim becoming the club’s youngest boss since Sir Matt Busby.
It is big news in England, and just as newsworthy in Portugal, with Amorim vacating his job at league leaders and reigning champions Sporting.
Two of Portugal’s top stars have spoken out on Amorim to Manchester United, a duo who play for rival Premier League clubs.
Manchester City’s Ruben Dias was told Sky Sports: “I wish him all the best, but not too much [laughs].
“He’s another Portuguese player arriving on the main stage of world football, I’m happy about that.”
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto had similar sentiments, speaking to the Portuguese press upon arrival for international duty.
Neto was quoted via Mais Futebol: “The only thing I can say, like all other Portuguese people, is that I’m happy.
“You can see that the Portuguese people have done a very good job, both players and coaches. The only thing I can wish him is that everything goes well, except against Chelsea.”
Respect for Amorim is clear
The respect Ruben Amorim has earned is very clear, and his job as Manchester United head coach has made the Portuguese people proud.
Amorim’s impending arrival has also made United’s rivals a little nervous too, with Neto and Dias worried that the new boss could have a transformative impact on the club.
United need Amorim to be special. A disastrous start to the season has left the club languishing in 13th place, even with Ruud van Nistelrooy leading the club to a win over Leicester in his final game as interim boss.
Amorim has begun work at Carrington, being introduced to the Ineos team, and is now gearing up for his first full day in charge.
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