Amorim confirms his charge of Manchester United and abandons Manchester City to succeed Pep Guardiola! But it may take four weeks to take office

According to Italy transfer expert Fabrizio · Romano, Portugal Sporting boss Ruben · Amorim has agreed to coach Manchester United. In a letter to the Portugal stock exchange, Sport also confirmed that it had received an offer of interest from Manchester United for €10 million, but did not confirm whether they would accept it, with reports that it was only a matter of time before the deal was completed. However, it may take longer than expected, not three or four days, but three or four weeks!

"Manchester United have expressed interest in hiring coach Amorim and our club's board of directors has referred to the terms set out in the contract, in particular the conditions for the release of the €10 million, and United have expressed interest in paying that amount," the statement reads Portugal's statement.

The United Kingdom Daily Mail said that Amorim's contract had a breach clause, but it also had a "notice period", that is, the termination must reach a certain period before it can take effect. After leading Sporting Portugal to the semi-finals 3-1 in the Portugal Cup on Tuesday, Amorim responded when asked if this was the final game of the team: "Everything is still undecided, I don't know if it's a farewell game."

Manchester United will have to wait a few weeks if they cannot reach an agreement with Sporting Portugal on an early termination of Amorim's contract. And the condition for early termination is, of course, to pay a higher price. British media have predicted that Amorim may not be available ahead of Manchester United's Premier League trip to Ipswich Town on November 24.

That means interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has the chance to play four games in his side, including Wednesday's Carabao Cup at home to Leicester City, Sunday's Premier League home to Chelsea, the Europa League at home to Theokssaloniki and the Premier League's home game against Leicester City. Of course, if United reach an agreement with Sport to release him early, Ruud van Nistelrooy's tenure could be cut short and as soon as Sunday's game against Chelsea could be replaced.

Amorim's personal treatment negotiations with Manchester United will not pose any obstacles. It is reported that the 39-year-old has thanked Manchester City for their interest in him, but ultimately said that he is not willing to wait for an unknown amount of time to replace Pep Guardiola, and that he intends to become the Red Devils manager immediately.

Amorim played for Benfica and the Portugal national team as a player, team-mate with Cristiano Ronaldo. He retired in 2017 and made his first tenure as head coach in Braga just two years later. He then took charge of Sporting Portugal in March 2020, leading the team to the first Portuguese Premier League title in 19 years, and another league title last season. He has also won the Portugal Cup three times, two at Sporting Portugal and once in Braga.

After Ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United on Monday, Amorim quickly emerged as the first choice for a replacement. In his contract with Sporting Portugal, it is stipulated that seven teams will be able to complete the deal for only 10 million euros if they invite him to coach. According to the Portuguese media "Ball", Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all giant clubs that are qualified to poach Amorim at "half price".

Manchester City are believed to have been interested in Amorim and will invite the young Portugal manager to succeed if Pep Guardiola leaves. Moreover, Portuguese sporting director Hugo · Viana is about to succeed Begiristain as Manchester City director, and he and Amorim are not only working partners, but also good friends.

However, it is still unclear whether Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season. Manchester United has offered a "2+1" contract, giving Amorim an annual salary of 8 million euros and inviting him to coach immediately. Ahead of uncertainty and a clear offer, Amorim opted for Manchester United.

Amorim is no stranger to Manchester United, having spent his time at Jose Mourinho's Red Devils as an 'intern' when he was awarded his UEFA coaching licence in 2018 before taking up a regular position in the lower divisions. Amorim has also previously stated that his reference has always been Jose Mourinho's unique coach.

The madmen are also optimistic that Amorim can adapt to the Premier League and coach any club in May. "This is a question I shouldn't have answered, but what can I say? I like him [Amorim] as a person and I like him as a coach, I think he has the conditions to coach in any league and in any club. The decision is in his own hands, and it also depends on whether the club wants him or not, convincing him with more or less arguments. If you look at it personally, it's clear that I appreciate this guy and I appreciate this coach."

CBS Colombia broadcaster · Jacobs says Manchester United believe Amorim is in a similar situation to current Chelsea boss Enzo ·Maresca. According to him, United also approached Maresca in the summer window, when he led Leicester City to a Championship title win over former Red Devils assistant Keeran · McKenna's Ipswich Town.

Maresca's insistence on a heavy style of possession and excellent communication skills are two of the main factors that attract Ineos, while Amorim is seen to have many similarities with the 44-year-old Italy.

According to the Daily Mail, Amorim was also approached by Manchester United in the summer window, but at the time it was determined that he was not yet capable of managing a club such as the Red Devils. Unfortunately, Rajue's faith in Ten Hag was not reciprocated as it should have been, and United met again with Amorim during the international break earlier this month, with at least three senior executives in attendance. What followed went very well.

According to the Portugal Record, Sporting have confirmed that Joao ·Pereira, the current manager of the B team, will replace Amorim at the helm of the club's first team, so the internal obstacles to Manchester United's poaching of Amorim have been completely removed, but it is not difficult to understand that Portugal Sport will fight for a better amount of compensation.

Sky Sports United Kingdom reported that Amorim's deal to coach Manchester United has not yet been completed, with sources insisting that United will not announce a new manager soon, but none of the parties involved have denied that advanced talks are underway with Amorim. The Red Devils will see this as a good opportunity for them to beat arch-rivals Manchester City, with bringing in Amorim a success in itself.