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Manchester United is expected to complete the recruitment of a new coach immediately.
European soccer transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano reported on his personal SNS on the 30th (Korea time) that Manchester United will pay a buyout of 10 million euros (about 15 billion won) to recruit Amorim as the new coach. He even wrote the confirmation phrase 'Here we go' to announce that his appointment is imminent.
Romano confirms that 'Sporting has been formally contacted by Manchester United about the appointment of Amerim. Amorim has reportedly already agreed to Manchester United's proposal and project, it said.
Florian Flettenberg, a reporter for the German version of Sky Sports in Germany, also said on his personal SNS on the 30th that `Amarim will be appointed to Manchester United immediately. Discussions have already taken place in recent weeks, and the move is now almost complete,' it said.
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Amorim is one of the young masters representing the Portuguese Liga. Amorim, who began building his reputation as a full-fledged coach with Braga's appointment in 2019, took over in Sporting and commanded the Portuguese Liga. Portugal's Liga has lifted several trophies, including two wins and two wins in the League Cup, and this season has been undefeated with nine wins in nine league games.
With Amorim's appointment, Manchester United will immediately fill the vacancy left by Erik ten-Hach. The timing of the temporary coach, which was originally expected to be led by Ruud Pannistelrooy, is also expected to be reduced to a minimum. Amorim's annual salary is known to be around 8 million pounds (about 14 billion won), and the contract period has not yet been delivered.
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Earlier on the 28th, Manchester United announced the replacement of coach Ten Hag on the club's official website. Manchester United's 'Ten Hach to step down as Manchester United's first team manager. Ten Hach, who took over in April 2022, left the club with two trophies: the 2023 Carabao Cup and the 2024 FA Cup. Thank you for everything you've done with us during his time and wish him well in the future. Van Nistelrooy will lead the team as interim coach, and the coaching staff will remain the same. The official director is in the process of hiring.
Ten Hag took the helm of Manchester United in 2022 to replace then-coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Manchester United fans' expectations were also high because Ten Haq, which drew tremendous attention by leading young players to the semifinals of the European Champions League in Ajax.
In the first season, regret and expectation coexisted. In the 2022-2023 season, he ranked fourth in the English Premier League (EPL) and won the Carabao Cup, giving his team the European Champions League and the trophy. However, the feud with Cristiano Ronaldo and the ups and downs of his performance throughout the season made fans anxious.
Problems began to break out in the second season. Ten Hag, who reinforced the team with huge investment, did not show the performance and tactics he wanted on the ground. In the end, Manchester United ended the 2023-2023 season in eighth place, and Ten Hag was likely to leave Manchester United. However, by winning the FA Cup, he overcame the crisis of dismissal once again.
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However, the third season's problems broke out. Manchester United remained in 14th place at the time of nine games with a severe league slump. With three wins, two draws and four losses, there were more losses than wins, and the performance was worse. Manchester United's leaders also discussed Ten Hag's future during the A-match period in October, but decided to retain him, which ultimately decided to replace Ten Hag after a 1-2 defeat against West Ham.
Ten Hag was immediately informed of Manchester United's dismissal and reportedly left the training ground and returned to the Netherlands on a private jet. Ten Hach will also receive the highest penalty for replacement in the history of Maeyu, which is £17.5 million (about 31 billion won), far exceeding Alex Ferguson's Ambassador salary, which Manchester United fired to cut costs.
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Amorim was initially expected to be a strong replacement for Pep Guardiola, who could leave Manchester City next season rather than Manchester United. Sporting director Hugo Viana is scheduled to be appointed as Manchester City director from next season, and it was widely expected that Amorim could come together. However, Manchester United seems to be close to taking the post of Manchester United's manager as it quickly pushes for negotiations.
With bringing in Amorim, a new era for Manchester United is imminent. Attention is focusing on whether Amorim will be able to change Manchester United's history, which even Ten Hach could not change.
digh1229@sportschosun.com
