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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson and Guardian sport

Manchester United hail Rúben Amorim, who admits he tried to delay joining club

Manchester United hailed Rúben Amorim as one of Europe’s “most exciting and highly rated young coaches” after appointing him on a contract to 2027.

The 39-year-old revealed last night that he originally wanted to take over at Old Trafford at the end of the season, but will instead start as Erik ten Hag’s successor on 11 November after working out a notice period at Sporting.

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