Ruben has led Sporting Lisbon since 2020
Current coach Sporting Ruben Amorim continues to interest Premier League clubs.
The coach of the Portuguese club is considered as a potential successor to Pepa Guardiola in Manchester City. However, he also joined the fight for Amorim. Manchester United.
Manchester United has already made a specific request to Sporting. The coach himself has no plans to leave Portugal in the winter. It is noted that the contract of 39-year-old Amorim, which is valid until 2026, includes a buyout clause next summer for 20 million euros.
Ruben has been heading the Lisbon club since 2020. Sporting under his leadership became twice champions and won the Portuguese Cup twice. Last season, the Green-Whites overtook Benfica to claim their 20th league title in history.
Among the contenders to replace Erik ten Hag are Edin Terzic, Gareth Southgate and Graham Potter. In addition, Ten Hag’s current assistant, ex-Man Utd forward Ruud van Nistelrooy, remains a logical option.
It was also previously reported about interest in Zinedine Zidane’s candidacy. Another candidate on the Red Devils shortlist is Vincenzo Montella.
Manchester United have a 5-match winless streak behind them. In the last round of the Premier League, ten Hag’s team played out a goalless draw with Aston Villa (0:0), and before that they lost to Tottenham (0:3). Also, it was never able to win at the start of the Europa League, having drawn with Twente (1:1) and Porto (3:3).
After the defeat by Spurs, the Dutch specialist said that he was not thinking about his dismissal. In July, Erik ten Hag extended his contract with Manchester United until the summer of 2026.
Manchester United is in 14th position in the Premier League standings. Today, October 19, the Red Devils will play against Ukrainian Egor Yarmolyuk’s Brentford.
Source: Sportarena
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