Manchester United news LIVE: Ruben Amorim officially announced as new manager with club statement
Man Utd confirm the hiring of Erik ten Hag’s replacement - but he won’t make the move to Old Trafford immediately
Ruben Amorim has finally been announced as Manchester United’s next manager, after intense negotiations to hire the Sporting Lisbon coach.
United quickly agreed a deal to pay Amorim’s €10m (£8.3m) release clause soon after sacking Erik ten Hag, but the move was delayed by talks over Amorim’s 30-day notice period with the Portuguese champions and agreeing terms to bring his backroom staff to Old Trafford.
The 39-year-old will remain at Sporting until the international break, with the Portuguese club adamant their head coach sees out his notice period - which means he will face Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.
“Manchester United are delighted to announce the appointment of Ruben Amorim as head coach of the men’s first team, subject to work visa requirements,” a statement said.
“He will join until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations to his current club. He will join Manchester United on Monday 11 November.”
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Manchester United’s seven managers since Sir Alex Ferguson retired — and how each has fared
Ruben Amorim has been confirmed as Manchester United’s new head coach and will take charge of the Premier League club on November 11.
Sir Alex Ferguson was manager at Manchester United for 27 years, but the club have now appointed a seventh full-time boss since the Scot retired in 2013. Here is a look at the record of those to have followed Ferguson, ahead of Amorim taking over:
Ralf Rangnick (December 2021–May 2022)
Record - P29 | W11| D10 | L8 | Trophies: 0
The German was drafted in as interim boss with a view to transitioning to a two-year consultancy role, but never took up the extended job after accepting the post of manager of the Austria national team.
Rangnick guided the club to a sixth-placed finish with their lowest Premier League points tally of 58 while all the time talking up the overhaul required to revitalise the club.
Manchester United’s seven managers since Sir Alex Ferguson retired — and how each has fared
Ruben Amorim has been confirmed as Manchester United’s new head coach and will take charge of the Premier League club on November 11.
Sir Alex Ferguson was manager at Manchester United for 27 years, but the club have now appointed a seventh full-time boss since the Scot retired in 2013. Here is a look at the record of those to have followed Ferguson, ahead of Amorim taking over:
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (December 2018-November 2021)
Record - P168 | W91 | D37 | L40 | Trophies: 0
The former United striker transformed the mood at Old Trafford after initially taking charge on a caretaker basis, winning 14 from 19 games to earn the job permanently.
Solskjaer led United to third in 2019-20 and runners-up a year later, when they also lost the Europa League final on penalties. But despite the progress made, the 1999 treble hero paid for a series of poor performances when he lost his job in November 2021.
Manchester United’s seven managers since Sir Alex Ferguson retired — and how each has fared
Ruben Amorim has been confirmed as Manchester United’s new head coach and will take charge of the Premier League club on November 11.
Sir Alex Ferguson was manager at Manchester United for 27 years, but the club have now appointed a seventh full-time boss since the Scot retired in 2013. Here is a look at the record of those to have followed Ferguson, ahead of Amorim taking over:
Jose Mourinho (May 2016-December 2018)
Record - P144 | W84 | D32 | L28 | Trophies: 2
The much-decorated Portuguese initially breathed new life into the club, winning a cup double in 2017 and securing a runners-up finish in the Premier League in 2018.
However, his defensive brand of football did not delight fans and his abrasive character, with constant rumours about problems with Paul Pogba, affected the dressing room and results suffered before his sacking in December 2018.
Mourinho was sacked after two and a half years in charge at Roma in January and, after being appointed as Fenerbahce boss in June, oversaw the Turkish club’s 1-1 Europa League draw with United in Istanbul last month.
Manchester United’s seven managers since Sir Alex Ferguson retired — and how each has fared
Ruben Amorim has been confirmed as Manchester United’s new head coach and will take charge of the Premier League club on November 11.
Sir Alex Ferguson was manager at Manchester United for 27 years, but the club have now appointed a seventh full-time boss since the Scot retired in 2013. Here is a look at the record of those to have followed Ferguson, ahead of Amorim taking over:
Louis van Gaal (May 2014-May 2016)
Record - P103 | W54 | D25 | L24 | Trophies: 1
The tough-talking Dutchman delivered the FA Cup in his second season, but United’s fifth-placed finish in the Premier League, coupled with criticism of his side’s ponderous style and lack of goals, led to his departure.
Van Gaal returned to management in a third stint as Netherlands head coach in 2021, but quit after their exit from the 2022 World Cup and last year rejoined former club Ajax as an advisor.
Manchester United’s seven managers since Sir Alex Ferguson retired — and how each has fared
Ruben Amorim has been confirmed as Manchester United’s new head coach and will take charge of the Premier League club on November 11.
Sir Alex Ferguson was manager at Manchester United for 27 years, but the club have now appointed a seventh full-time boss since the Scot retired in 2013. Here is a look at the record of those to have followed Ferguson, ahead of Amorim taking over:
David Moyes (June 2013-April 2014)
Record - P51 | W27 | D9 | L15| Trophies: 0
Moyes was seen as the ideal Ferguson successor and handed a six-year contract but, after 11 years at Everton, he lasted just 10 months at Old Trafford, paying the price for a dismal campaign in which United failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 1995.
After years of further struggle at various clubs, Moyes rekindled his career at West Ham, leading the club to Europa Conference League glory in 2023 before stepping down 12 months later.
Ruben Amorim emerged as only Man Utd candidate thanks to three clear reasons
Ruben Amorim has been appointed Manchester United head coach and has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Old Trafford.
United, who will have a club option to extend Amorim’s contract by a further year until 2028, believe they have appointed the most exciting young manager in Europe.
Ruben Amorim emerged as only Man Utd candidate thanks to three clear reasons
The Portuguese has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Old Trafford with the Red Devils possessing the option for a further 12 months
Ruben Amorim’s appointment could be the key to unlocking Bruno Fernandes’ true potential
It seems somewhat foolish to suggest there is more to come from the player who has created more chances than anyone else in the Premier League since he arrived on our shores.
But since the start of the season, Bruno Fernandes has looked every inch a weary captain, having carried his underperforming troops from all too many battlefields.
Two years of Erik ten Hag’s limited tactical acumen and inability to instil any form of stylistic identity had taken its toll on the only signing from the post-Ferguson era who can look himself in the mirror and say he justifies his price tag.
Amorim’s appointment could be the key to unlocking Fernandes’ true potential
The Man Utd captain scored his first goals of the season against Leicester and could improve under the leadership of his incoming countryman
Amorim appointed during international break
Ruben Amorim will take charge of Manchester United on 11 November and will have time to assess his squad before he takes charge of his first match.
There are 13 days between his first day and his first game which will be away to Ipswich in the Premier League on Sunday 24 November.
Can he instill a style of play in the team in such a short time frame? Maybe.
Manchester United upcoming fixtures
Under Ruud van Nistelrooy
Sunday 3 November: vs Chelsea (H), Premier League
Thursday 7 November: vs PAOK (H), Europa League
Sunday 10 November: vs Leicester (H), Premier League
Under Ruben Amorim
Sunday 24 November: vs Ipswich (A), Premier League
Thursday 28 November: vs Bodo/Glimt (H), Europa League
Sunday 1 December: vs Everton (H), Premier League
Wednesday 4 December: vs Arsenal (A), Premier League
Saturday 7 December: vs Nottingham Forest (H), Premier League
When is Ruben Amorim’s first Manchester United game?
Ruben Amorim has been announced as Manchester United’s new manager but his first game in charge will not come until mid-November.
The 39-year-old will remain at Sporting Lisbon until the international break with the Portuguese club adamant their head coach sees out his notice period.
Amorim’s first match in charge will therefore be an away trip to Ipswich Town on November 24, which will be quickly followed by home games against Bodo/Glimt and Everton.
When is Ruben Amorim’s first Manchester United game?
Manchester United have announced their next manager but he will not take charge until the November international break
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