Manchester United has officially announced the appointment of Ruben Amorim as the club’s new head coach, succeeding Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed earlier this week. Amorim will take the reins on November 11, 2024, concluding the speculation surrounding Ten Hag’s replacement.

The Portuguese manager, a two-time Primeira Liga champion with Sporting Lisbon, has signed a contract that extends until 2027, with an option for an additional year. In a statement on their official website, the club expressed enthusiasm about the new appointment: “Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruben Amorim as head coach of the men’s first team, subject to work visa requirements.”

Amorim’s appointment comes after a successful tenure at Sporting, where he won two league titles after joining from Braga in 2020. His first championship win marked Sporting’s first title in 19 years. “Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football,” the club noted, highlighting his achievements both as a player and coach.

In the interim, Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to manage the team until Amorim officially joins. Known for favoring a defensive back three with attacking wing-backs, Amorim’s teams are characterized by their engaging playing style. They often build play from the back and feature flexible positioning, with center-backs participating in the buildup, making them one of the most aggressive teams in Portugal when out of possession. Amorim typically employs a possession-based 3-4-3 formation, occasionally opting for two central strikers