The Portuguese was sacked by Manchester United after 14 sad months as manager on January 6. – It’s easy to forget he came with a gigantic success behind him from his home country.
Although Ruben Amorim probably needs a few “penalty rounds” elsewhere before he can return to the Premier League, the situation is completely different out in Europe. – Not surprising really! He arrived at Old Trafford with a brilliant reputation, having led Sporting CP to two Portuguese league titles and an impressive run in the Champions League during his time in Lisbon.
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The statistics were not good for Manchester United. The 42-year-old led them to 25 wins, 15 draws and 23 losses in his 63 games in charge before he was sacked.
Since then, the former United midfielder has led the Red Devils to four consecutive victories – against Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham and Spurs – putting the Old Trafford club in a strong position in their quest to secure the Champions League next season.
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It was not at Sporting that Ruben Amorim left his mark in Portugal, but for city rival Benfica. – Amorim is at 13 years and 154 a true club leader and always welcome back at the Estádio da Luz even though he cleaned the floor with them as Sporting manager.
As reported by ESPN, Benfica expect current manager Jose Mourinho to leave the club in the summer, before taking over as Portugal national team manager when Roberto Martinez’s contract expires after the 2026 FIFA World Cup in July.
If Mourinho then becomes national team manager, “everyone” expects Amorim to succeed the ‘Special’ at the Estadio da Luz.
ESPN claims that Amorim has “significant support” among the club’s decision-makers, while retaining a stellar reputation in his home country.
In an interview with A Bola in November, former Benfica striker Nuno Gomes explained how he expects Amorim to one day become manager of the club, but hinted that this has not happened yet, as Amorim turned down the offer to coach the reserve team.
Amorim has previously revealed that he grew up supporting Benfica, despite later becoming Sporting boss.
Benfica are currently third in the Portuguese top flight and are seven points behind leaders Porto. Amorim’s former club, Sporting, are in second place, three points ahead of Mourinho’s team.
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