Ruben Amorim to my Manchester United in transe

«We will face them twice in the Premier League and maybe in the FA Cup, but in the Champions League it is not possible“. Pep Guardiola tried to save face, but the Manchester City coach could do nothing in the face of the excitement that gripped the red part of Manchester. For his last match at the head of Sporting Portugal, Ruben Amorim took the scalp of his future rival in England, Manchester City. And in what way. Winners 4 goals to 1, the Lisbonites blew away the 2023 European champions. At the end of the match, Amorim was over the moon.

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“I couldn’t have asked for another goodbye. I am very happy with this moment. It was written. We had a lot of time without the ball in the first half, we suffered. But there are days when things have to be done one way or another. We got into the game well in the second half and things changed. (…) I will take everything (from Alvalade, the SCP stadium). I repeat that this is the best time of my life. We have had difficult days. We started at the lowest, with a lot of difficulty, and tonight we had a fantastic evening. The little star was there, she really marked the time of the coaching team here. The players, the atmosphere, I couldn't have asked for a better evening. »

«They call him the new Ferguson»

Unsurprisingly, Amorim's triumph over Guardiola had a huge repercussion in the city of Manchester. During the match, Manchester United's official X account took great pleasure in reposting the official announcement of the arrival of the Portuguese coach. For its part, the English press relays the enthusiasm of MU supporters. “MU fans are already dreaming, Amorim has torn Pep Guardiola’s team to pieces”titre The Times. “Beware of new neighbors. Amorim shows he already has what it takes to fight against City »writes on Daily Star When The Game goes further by stating: “They (the English) call him the new Ferguson”. Even Old Trafford legend Rio Ferdinand did not hide his joy at the idea of ​​Amorim soon arriving at his favorite club.

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“I was excited about his team's dynamic in the second half, their aggression, their way of fighting and their resilience. These are important elements that he can bring and that Manchester United need. That's why I'm very excited. I would like to be in the team's WhatsApp group (of MU, editor's note). If they didn't see the game, they must be crazy. The conversations between these guys now…, that must be something. If I were in their place, I'd wonder why he doesn't come tomorrow. I want it now. You want some sunshine and I hope this man can provide it. But it will take time, it won't happen overnight, but Pep will be scared. » Will Ruben Amorim manage to satisfy all the hopes that the Mancunian people place on him?