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Manchester United have dismissed Erik Ten Hag following a 2-1 loss to West Ham on Matchday 9 of the 2024-25 Premier League. After an intensive search, United has reached an settlement with Sporting Lisbon supervisor Ruben Amorim, who will take over teaching duties on Monday, November 11.
The Crimson Devils have landed considered one of Europe’s youngest and most sought-after managers. Amorim led Sporting to its first league title in 19 years within the 2020-21 season on the age of simply 36. With a powerful report of 162 wins, 33 attracts, and 33 losses in 228 matches, he brings a wealth of promise to Outdated Trafford.
Aside from his tactical proficiency, Amorim can also be famend for creating younger expertise, along with his Sporting squad averaging simply 24.5 years of age. At Manchester United, the place the squad averages 26.2 years, he’ll purpose to nurture rising stars like Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Højlund.
Ten Hag leaves United in 14th place within the Premier League with three wins, two attracts, and 4 losses in 9 video games. Their European marketing campaign has additionally been lackluster, with United sitting twenty first within the Europa League, simply 4 spots away from the elimination zone.
How a lot have Man United spent on Amorim and Ten Hag?
Ten Hag’s departure was not voluntary; he had a contract via June 2026, which obligated the membership to a compensation payout. Experiences point out that United paid round $19.4 million to launch the Dutch coach from his contract.
For Amorim, Sporting Lisbon had a €10 million launch clause with a 30-day discover interval. To expedite the method, United paid €11 million, permitting Amorim to hitch instantly. In whole, between parting methods with Ten Hag and buying Amorim (excluding Amorim’s wage), United’s expenditure surpasses $30 million.
When will Amorim make his United debut?
Amorim will coach his closing recreation for Sporting Lisbon towards Sporting Braga and is about to start his position with United on November 11, simply earlier than the worldwide break.
Whereas United awaits their new supervisor, interim coach and membership legend Ruud van Nistelrooy will lead the subsequent three fixtures towards Chelsea, PAOK (Europa League), and Leicester Metropolis. Amorim’s official debut will come on November 24 when Manchester United visits Ipswich City for Premier League Matchday 12.
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