Sporting confirm major Ruben Amorim decision as Manchester United set to appoint next manager

Sporting Lisbon have issued a statement to confirm Manchester United have notified them of their intention to pay Ruben Amorim’s release clause and appoint him as their new head coach.

An official statement released by the Portuguese club on Tuesday afternoon signalled United’s intention to pay the €10 million release clause required to secure the services of their manager with immediate effect.

The official filing read: ”Manchester United FC expressed an interest in hiring coach Rúben Amorim, with the Board of Directors of Sporting SAD referring to the terms and conditions set out in the employment contract in force between the Company and the coach, specifically the respective termination clause and the amount of Euro 10,000,000.00; 2. Manchester United FC expressed an interest in paying Sporting SAD the amount of the aforementioned clause.”

ManchesterWorld understand Amorim could fly to Manchester as early as Wednesday and possibly be in attendance when they face Leicester in the Carabao Cup tomorrow night. Ruud van Nistelrooy is still set to take interim charge of the side for the match, though it is likely to be his only game in charge of his former club.

It was revealed on Monday morning Amorim was a strong contender to take charge at United, with sources saying the Portuguese ticked more boxes on Ineos’ checklist than any of the possible candidates. His age, ability to work within a club hierarchy and recent track record are seen as attractive qualities for United, as is his reputation for nurturing youth talent.