Ruben Amorim may have driven a dagger into Manchester United fans’ hearts with his latest comments about the links to the Old Trafford outfit.
Following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, United were reported to have immediately contacted Sporting CP in Portugal over paying the manager’s release clause. There were also talks about the manager role potentially going to Xavi Hernandez, who left the role at Barcelona for Hansi Flick.
However, Amorim has now come out to state categorically that the talks are only between the clubs, and that he is yet to come into the mix. He also pointed out that he still has a decision to make which will be the final decision in the whole process.
Amorim has long been touted as a potential big club manager, having been linked to Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Liverpool and other clubs. United were not in the mix, which makes their decision to go after him both surprising and brave, for a club in their situation.
“Nothing is decided yet. I don’t know if it’s the farewell game or not,” Amorim said. “There was the club’s statement and that’s the only thing they have at the moment. There is interest from Manchester United, there is the payment of a clause and then, when I have something more concrete, I will tell you, because it is always my choice.
“When everything hasn’t been decided, one way or the other, there’s no point in talking much more, because otherwise we’ll create noise.
“I’m not going to say anything properly, because I don’t have anything useful to say. Just saying that I will take on whatever I want to do, as I have always done throughout my time as a player and even as a coach. Regarding the game, it was a strange game, a strange environment.”
When asked about his personal desire, Amorim replied: “We haven’t got to that part. The club talks to another club, is talking to another club, and then you take the next step with the coach.
“And whether I want to go or not, I’ll say later. That’s the decision we’re talking about here. I won’t say.
“Yes, [the only thing left] is my decision. I will tell everything. We have to wait.”
Amorim is currently unbeaten in the Portuguese top flight and is behind the only team to be on a 100 percent record this season. His next challenge is Estrella Amadora on Friday.
