Ruben Amorim Set for Premier League Adventure: No Illusions, Big Goals

Ruben Amorim, appointed as Manchester United's head coach, acknowledges the challenges ahead as he transitions from Portugal's Sporting to the Premier League. Eager to begin, the 39-year-old is aware of the difficulties but embraces the opportunity. His first match is against Ipswich Town on Nov. 24.

Ruben Amorim, Manchester United's newly appointed head coach, is under no illusions about the challenges awaiting him in the Premier League. Leaving his position at Sporting in Portugal, Amorim, 39, will embark on his new journey at one of England's top clubs as announced earlier this month and is set to start his contract on Monday, lasting until June 2027.

The Portuguese coach, who succeeds the dismissed Erik ten Hag, completed his tenure at Sporting with a 4-2 victory over Braga. "I feel ready for the new challenge," Amorim stated after the match. He acknowledged the difficulty ahead, emphasizing his readiness to face new pressures and opportunities.

United ranks 13th in the Premier League, with interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy having achieved some stability after Ten Hag's departure. Amorim, twice a Primeira Liga winner, is slated to take charge of his first match on November 24 against Ipswich Town. "I apologize for this mid-season move, but the timing felt right," Amorim noted.

(With inputs from agencies.)