Rud van Nistelrooy may not have a place in my team when I officially takeover – Ruben Amorim
Manchester United have secured Ruben Amorim as their next manager in an agreement with Sporting CP that includes the Portuguese coach’s key staff, with final details of the transition now emerging.
Amorim is expected to assume his role after the November international break, following the interim leadership of former United star Ruud van Nistelrooy, who stepped in after Erik ten Hag’s dismissal on Monday.
According to The Telegraph and the Daily Mail, United will officially introduce Amorim to Old Trafford following their match against Leicester on November 10. This timeline allows Van Nistelrooy to lead United through the team’s next three fixtures: Chelsea on November 3, PAOK in the Europa League on November 7, and Leicester on November 10. Amorim’s debut as manager is anticipated for the November 24 Premier League match against Ipswich Town.
The terms of Amorim’s release from Sporting involve United covering a €12 million fee—€2 million above his original release clause. This amount compensates Sporting for the departure of Amorim’s coaching staff, which includes assistants Carlos Fernandes, Adelio Candido, Emanuel Ferro, goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital, and fitness coach Paulo Barreira. The extra fee also bypasses Amorim’s 30-day notice period, granting Sporting time to reorganize their coaching roster as the departure takes effect.
Amorim’s contract with United spans two-and-a-half years, through to the end of the 2026/27 season, with an option to extend an additional year. The 39-year-old coach’s salary at United will rise to £6.5 million annually—more than triple his previous pay at Sporting of £2.15 million per year.
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Reflecting on his interim tenure after United’s recent 5-2 League Cup win over Leicester, Van Nistelrooy expressed his commitment to remaining involved at the club, stating, “In the future, in any capacity, I’m here to help the club and build towards its future.” However, with Amorim expected to bring his own coaching team, reports speculate that Van Nistelrooy may step down from his interim position when Amorim and his staff arrive.
In one of the headline matchups of the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, Manchester United will clash with Tottenham Hotspur, according to The Mirror.
United progressed decisively on Wednesday night with an emphatic 5-0 win over Leicester City, securing their place among the last eight.
United’s interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, led the team to victory, though Ruben Amorim may take the reins by the time they meet Tottenham next month.
Other quarter-final matches include reigning champions Liverpool facing Southampton away, while Arsenal hosts Crystal Palace in a London derby.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United, fresh off their victory against Chelsea, will play Brentford at home.
The quarter-final games are scheduled for mid-December, with semi-final matches set to start in early 2024, leading to the Carabao Cup final on March 16 at Wembley Stadium.
Arsenal’s entry into the quarter-finals came after they defeated Preston North End on Wednesday, marking the elimination of all Championship teams from the tournament.
Preston’s 3-0 defeat came at the hands of Arsenal stars Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, and Kai Havertz. The night also saw Liverpool clinch a 3-2 win against Brighton, maintaining their hopes for back-to-back Carabao Cup titles.
The day’s surprises included Newcastle’s early goals securing their win over Chelsea, who were last year’s beaten finalists.
In a dramatic late game, a rotated Manchester City lineup fell to Tottenham, with goals from Timo Werner and
Pape Matar Sarr sealing the victory.
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