Ruben Amorim has been appointed as Manchester United’s new head coach, set to join the club on November 11 after fulfilling his commitments with Sporting.
He has signed a contract that runs until June 2027, with an option for an additional year.
Amorim will make his managerial debut with United against Ipswich on November 24.
To secure his early release from a 30-day notice period, United has paid Sporting an additional €1 million (£840,000) on top of his €10 million (£8.4 million) exit clause.
He takes over from Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed last month, while Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to lead the team until Amorim arrives. It remains unclear whether Van Nistelrooy will be included in Amorim’s coaching staff.
Amorim was United’s top choice and the only candidate interviewed during this recruitment process.
Notably, he will be the first United head coach to hold the title of “head coach” instead of “manager.”
