Published 19:31 IST, November 11th 2024

Ruben Amorin Era Commences in Manchester United As Head Coach Assumes Charge of Historic Club

The new United management has brought in Ruben Amorim in an attempt to revive the club's legacy and restore the glory they once enjoyed under Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Sporting players throw head coach Ruben Amorim in the air at the end of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Sporting CP and Manchester City at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon | Image: AP Photo
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Manchester United has turned to a 39-year-old Ruben Amorim who has brought trophies and an exciting style of football to Sporting Lisbon after more than ten years of on-field decline. But he takes over a club that has me a habit of wrecking even biggest reputations. As most recent coach to take on task of reviving legendary English club, Amorim ushers in a new era at Manchester United.

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Ruben Amorim Officially Takes Charge As New He Coach Of Manchester United

Ruben Amorim era is in full swing in Manchester United as he assumes charge of storied football club. In a bid to revive club's legacy and bringing back old glory y h under Sir Alex Ferguson, new manment has brought in Ruben Amorim, who becomes latest coach to take up challenge. 

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Sporting's he coach Ruben Amorim, center, applauds fans at end of Portuguese league soccer match between SC Braga and Sporting CP at Municipal stium in Braga, Portugal | Im: AP Photo

“I’m t naive, I kw that it’s going to be very different, very tough. But I feel that I’m rey. I’m at peace w, I can focus on my new job,” Amorim said after his final game with Sporting CP.

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Former Portugal international Amorim took over as Lisbon's coach in 2020 and he was an instant hit. In 2021, team finally won Portuguese championship after a 19-year drought. After winning it once again in 2024, he was linked to positions at Manchester City , Liverpool, and FC Barcelona before being brought on board to take Erik ten Hag's place.

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United's efforts to bring in top-tier manrs and splurge over $1 Billion on player signings hasn't worked out properly, as y have failed to get it right. Despite having some success under Erik ten Hag, United looked to be stuck in a puddle. inclusion of Ruben is a huge attempt in revitalizing team. 

Amorim is United's sixth permanent coach since legendary manr Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 after winning his 13th Premier League title. Ferguson won 28 major titles, including two Champions Leagues, and his legacy has overshowed all of his successors.

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[With AP Inputs]

18:19 IST, November 11th 2024