Manchester United have appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach after the sacking of Erik ten Hag.
It was initially reported that the club agreed to pay the €10million (£8.3m/$10.8m) exit clause for Amorim, with the Portuguese manager already expressing his commitment to United’s proposal and vision, according to sources.
After the move was confirmed by United on November 1, Sporting CP issued a statement outlining the overall cost that was required for them to part with their head coach.
United have paid €11 million (£9.25m/$12m) to secure Amorim's release from Sporting, along with an additional €1.66m (£1.4m/$1.8m) in "intermediation commissions" related to the 39-year-old not having to work his full reported 30-day notice period.
United's decision to replace Ten Hag follows a challenging period for the Dutchman, whose tenure ended with the team sitting 14th in the Premier League after a 2-1 loss to West Ham.
Ten Hag had signed a contract extension in July, but with just four wins in 14 matches, the club’s hierarchy deemed a change necessary.
Ten Hag had spent more than £600million ($780m) on transfers during his time at Manchester United. The club’s hierarchy described the decision to let him go as “difficult and finely balanced” and the dismissal is estimated to have cost United around £13.5 million ($17.5m).
Ten Hag was reportedly earning an annual salary of approximately £6.75 million ($8.8m). The details of how much Amorim will earn as United boss have not yet emerged, but it's likely to be a similar figure on terms that run until June 2027 with the option of an additional year.
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At 39, Amorim has built a strong reputation for his success in the Portuguese league and his dynamic coaching style, making him a sought-after candidate for the Red Devils.
He becomes United's making sixth permanent boss since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson.
United have had Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick and Ralf Rangnick as interim managers in that period since 2013, too. And there's a latest name on the interim list.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, who served as Ten Hag's assistant, is currently in situ as interim manager until Amorim begins his duties on Monday, November 11. Sources close to Van Nistelrooy reportedly claim that he does not wish to take over permanently out of respect for Ten Hag, his fellow Dutchman.
With Amorim’s appointment, United fans hope for a fresh direction and an immediate improvement. As Amorim prepares to take the reins, all eyes will be on Old Trafford to see if this bold move can revive United’s season.
