Manchester United finally formalized the arrival of Rúben Amorim as new coach this Friday. The 39-year-old Portuguese technician succeeds Erik ten Hag, dismissed this Monday by the Mancunian management, the day after another defeat for the Red Devils in the Premier League, against West Ham (2-1). However, MU fans will still have to wait before seeing Amorim lead their team.
Indeed, the Mancunian club specifies in its official press release that the former midfielder will take charge of the first team, from November 11, “ once he has fulfilled all his obligations » towards the Sporting Club de Portugal. In the meantime, Ruud van Nistelrooij will continue his interim role on the Mancunian bench. He also got off to a good start with a victory against Leicester (5-1) this Wednesday in the League Cup. And he will have to continue this momentum during the clash against Chelsea this weekend in the Premier League.