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Sporting Lisbon have issued a statement confirming Manchester United’s interest in triggering Ruben Amorim’s €10 million release clause.
On Monday, United confirmed the sacking of Erik ten Hag after two-and-a-half years in the Old Trafford dugout. The Dutchman was sacked after a string of poor results and performances, with the loss to West Ham the final nail in the coffin.
Soon after, it emerged that Amorim is the club’s number one target to replace Ten Hag. It was stated that the Red Devils were working on a deal, with journalist Ben Jacobs revealing that a verbal agreement had been struck.
A subsequent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that United’s sporting director Dan Ashworth was keen to get a deal for Amorim over the line very quickly, possibly before Sunday’s home clash vs. Chelsea.
Sporting have now released a statement confirming that United have notified them of their intention to pay Amorim’s €10 million release clause, meaning that it’s only a matter of time until he is officially appointed as United boss.
The statement reads, “Manchester United has 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; Manchester United has expressed an interest in paying Sporting SAD the amount of the aforementioned clause.”
Rúben Amorim to Manchester United is only a matter of time ⏱️
Sporting have issued a statement: “Manchester United have registered an interest in hiring Rúben Amorim and paying his €10 million release clause.” pic.twitter.com/7ixMxmKxYa
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) October 29, 2024
Indeed, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has stated that everything is done.
Romano even sealed the move with his famous “here we go” catchphrase.
???????? BREAKING: Manchester United are set to pay €10m exit clause for Rúben Amorim to become new manager, here we go!
Sporting confirm formal communication received from #MUFC for Amorim to be appointed.
Amorim has already said yes to Man Utd proposal and project. pic.twitter.com/v17tR1oqlm
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 29, 2024
Meanwhile, United return to action tomorrow when they take on Leicester City in the Carabao Cup.
Kick-off is at 19:45 BST.
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Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the game extensively for many years. He is a keen analyst with expertise in SEO and journalism standards. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won't hear otherwise!
