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Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd announce departure of key member of backroom staff in surprise exit
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has become making changes to his backroom coaching staff following the conclusion of a dreadful season and the first departure has been confirmed Manchester United set piece coach Andreas Georgson has left the club following the conclusion of a miserable campaign. Georgson only arrived at United last summer from Norwegian club Lillestrom, but has now announced his swift exit after the club finished 15th in the Premier League. He joined the club when Erik ten Hag was in charge and had the blessing of technical director Jason Wilcox. Georgson survived the cull of coaching staff that followed when Ruben Amorim arrived in November, bringing with him a whole host of coaches from Sporting Lisbon. Having originally arrived in England to work with Arsenal 's set piece coach Nicolas Jover while he was working at Brentford, the Swede has also worked at Arsenal and Southampton. The 43-year-old's specialism is in set pieces and throw-ins, but it is understood that his role at United was watered down by Amorim and he has chosen to move on. "It has been a fantastic experience serving as first-team coach at Manchester United,' he said. "I will always be proud of my association with such a great football club. This period of my career has now come to an end as I leave to find a new challenge elsewhere. "While excited about the opportunities ahead, I am sad to be leaving so many great colleagues and friends at Carrington, who make Manchester United truly special. Even during such a tough season, the professionalism and dedication of the players and staff never wavered, and I know there will be better times ahead." Wilcox said: "Andreas has been a valued member of our men's first-team coaching set-up over the past year, and we are grateful for his significant contribution. He leaves with our thanks and best wishes for the next stage of his career." HAVE YOUR SAY! What changes are needed at Manchester United this summer? Comment below. The arrival of Amorim after Ten Hag was sacked in October saw Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, Pieter Morel and Ruud van Nistelrooy leave. Amorim brought with him assistants Carlos Fernandes, Adelio Candido and Emanuel Ferro, goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital and sports scientist Paulo Barreira, but Georgson stayed on, partly due to his connection with Wilcox, who worked with him at Southampton. Explaining his role to Swedish outlet Skanesport, he said: 'I am responsible for fixed situations, individual development and [to] drive the work with our identity as a team together with the head coach. My first special competence is set pieces and throw-ins and that is also what we have prioritised during the first period. That's where I have a unique knowledge bank and a unique method, which has worked in all clubs. 'Over time, we have also laid the foundations for the individual development programme and our identity as a team, and slowly I have also started those processes, which is very fun. Few think it's fun to practice, but everyone knows that a third of goals are scored on set pieces. I have to be clear to the players. 'Less is more' is often true. 'I'd rather practice fixed situations with full attention for ten minutes than for two hours without commitment, these are details that can statistically decide five table positions up or down.'
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd fans spotted Amorim 'tapping up' player they now look certain to sign
Ruben Amorim has a major job on his hands this summer with Manchester United as fans believe he'd already shown his interest in one particular player during the season Manchester United fans were left eagerly following the future of Matheus Cunha after spotting the Wolves star in conversation with Ruben Amorim - as the Brazilian nears a potential move to Old Trafford. The chat between the pair occurred during United's 1-0 Premier League home defeat by the Black Country side last month, after Pablo Sarabia netted a second half free-kick. It was during the disappointing loss that Amorim was seen with his arm around the forward as they made their way into the tunnel. Cunha, 26, has long been earmarked as a summer transfer target for the Red Devils who asked Wolves to pay his £62.5million ($84.4m) release clause over five years, The Athletic reported. The club - who finished 16th and level on points with United but had an inferior goal difference - are said to expect United to meet the contractual requirements of paying the fee within two years. While the 1-0 loss subjected the Old Trafford faithful to witnessing an eighth league defeat at home, some were certainly buoyed by spotting the conversation between the pair. One United fan on social media went as far to joke that Amorim was "tapping up" the Brazil international by writing on X: "Amorim's literally tapping him up." While the chat between the pair was unlikely related to Cunha potentially swapping the Molineux for Manchester, that didn't stop fans from declaring that the Brazilian was set to join the Portuguese boss this summer. Another supporter took to the social media platform to comment: "He is replacing Alejandro Garnacho in our starting line-up next season." The future of the Argentine star has also been a major talking point having been subject to bids from Chelsea and Napoli in January. Amorim, who has earned praise for his candid demeanour, told Garnacho, 20, to find a new club after their Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month, The Athletic reported. Despite Garnacho seemingly having to bid Manchester adieu per his manager's instructions, team-mate Amad admitted he hopes the winger remains at the club beyond this summer. "Alejandro is a really good player and we need good players in the team," he said during United's post-season Asia tour. "I know Garna really well, so I hope to have Garna next season. It is not really a big issue for the team. Everything is good now, I think." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Straits Times
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Ruben Amorim does not believe Bruno Fernandes has played his last game for Man United
Ruben Amorim does not believe Bruno Fernandes has played his last game for Man United HONG KONG – Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim does not believe Bruno Fernandes has played his last game for the Red Devils, saying after their 3-1 win over Hong Kong in a friendly on May 30 that he had a feeling his captain planned to stay. The game at Hong Kong Stadium was played amid swirling talk that Saudi Pro-League club Al Hilal are prepared to splash out £100 million or more (S$173 million) for the Portuguese midfielder. Asked at a press conference if it was Fernandes' last game in a United shirt, Amorim said: 'I don't think so. I don't know for sure. I think he wants to stay. He is saying no to a lot of things. 'He sees us (the club) taking some actions and to change all the things... I talk with him, I explained some things and I just have that feeling when you talk to someone, I think you have that feeling if he wants to stay. 'The club can find other ways to make money. The feeling I get is that he wants to continue for sure with Man United, but you never know.' Fernandes had suggested after the season's final game – their 1-0 Europa League final loss to fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur – that he could be sold to balance the books. Amorim acknowledged the 30-year-old was 'so frustrated' in many games in a horrible season where they finished 15th, their worst Premier League campaign. 'But he knows what we are doing,' the United boss added. 'Of course, I'm the manager. I'm the coach, but sometimes it's a decision of the player. But he's really good. He needs to be in the best league in the world.' United trailed at half-time against Hong Kong after a 19th-minute goal from Juninho, but Chido Obi scored shortly after the break and in the 82nd minute. Ayden Heaven then struck in the 94th minute. The victory at least salvaged something positive after United had been booed for their performance in a 1-0 loss to ASEAN All-Stars in Malaysia. They were also ridiculed for an open-top bus parade in Kuala Lumpur. But Amorim still deemed the tour a success. 'We have a clear idea of what we want,' he said. 'Of course we are a little bit limited, we cannot do everything in one summer, but we have a clear picture of what we want.' On player movements, defender Harry Maguire has admitted that 'a lot of players' will be shown the door after their horrible season. 'We will make a lot of changes in the summer. There will be a lot of players who leave and hopefully a lot will come in,' he said. 'And that's down to the club to make sure they get that right.' REUTERS, AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd dilemma after Champions League finalist's U-turn and contract stand-off
Dutch wing-back Denzel Dumfries was once on Manchester United's radar amid a contract stalemate, but a new revelation has all but extinguished the Red Devils' hopes Manchester United target Denzel Dumfries has penned a new contract with Inter Milan. This comes despite his refusal to negotiate last year, which had the Red Devils hoping he could solve their wing-back issues. Since coach Ruben Amorim's arrival at Old Trafford, the hunt for competent wing-backs to suit his system has been lingering. The likes of Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw, and Noussair Mazraoui simply haven't cut it, and Patrick Dorgu, who was recruited in January, has failed to make a splash. Back in the summer of 2024, it was reported that Dutch defender Dumfries would refuse to pen a new deal with Inter until after the window had closed, and even when it did, no negotiations were entered. This put United on high alert, as, according to The Athletic, Dumfries was focused on moving elsewhere, and the Red Devils appealed the most. With Amorim joining and placing a further emphasis on wide play, the prospect of a player of Dumfries' calibre being poached this summer, with his contract winding down, would have been joyous for United, though these hopes have now been dashed. The 29-year-old, who has played a pivotal role in guiding last year's Scudetto winners to the Champions League final, where they'll face Paris Saint-Germain, has reversed his wish to depart and signed a new deal in Italy until 2028. Amorim's side are now left in an all-too-familiar predicament, with the right-sided wing-back position one they are in dire need of improving. One player who was linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer was Dumfries' fellow countryman, Bundesliga star Jeremie Frimpong. The pacey 24-year-old was a key part of Bayer Leverkusen's brilliant unbeaten league campaign last year, and with his contract nearing its end, suitors were queuing up. Yet, though his expertise up and down the right-hand side would have suited Amorim's United to a tee, and they were reportedly actively pursuing a deal for the player, according to German outlet BILD, rivals Liverpool will imminently secure his services for roughly £30million. With both Dumfries and Frimpong lost out on, attention will likely turn elsewhere, with a gaping hole still occupying this area of the pitch. Amorim has made it clear in the past exactly what he wants from his right-sided star, stating after a home win against Everton last December: "What I want is a good one-against-one, to open the field, to play, to close the field when we lose the ball, and it is the same in every team." Stephen Warnock, a full-back who starred for Liverpool and Aston Villa, among others, detailed exactly what traits a competent wing-back will need to thrive in the Premier Legaue, telling The Athletic:"You've got to be able to get up and down the pitch. "You also need replacements to come on and be able to play in those areas," he continued, suggesting that just one signing within these areas may not be enough for United. "If you are going to be up and down in that position, then you've got to be able to run yourself into the ground for, say, 70 to 80 minutes, and then maybe at the end of the game, you need someone to come on and just fill in that gap." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Amorim Confident Bruno Fernandes Will Stay at Man United
HONG KONG: Ruben Amorim said Friday he believes captain Bruno Fernandes wants to stay at Manchester United amid speculation about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. Fernandes started United's match against Hong Kong as they came from behind to win 3-1, with teenage substitute Chido Obi scoring twice. Manager Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag during the season but led United to a dismal 15th-placed finish in the Premier League, has plenty to ponder during the post-season break. Foremost among his concerns is the future of key man Fernandes, who is reportedly weighing up a big-money move to Al Hilal. Asked after the victory if that was the 30-year-old Fernandes's last appearance in a United shirt, Amorim replied: 'I don't think so, I don't know for sure, but I don't think so. 'He sees us taking some actions and to change all the things ... I think he wants to stay.' Amorim added of his fellow Portuguese: 'I talk with him, I explained some things and I just have that feeling when you talk to someone, I think you have that feeling if he wants to stay.' Beaten and booed off in Malaysia on Wednesday, United were underwhelming in the first half of their second post-season friendly as they brought the curtain down on a poor campaign. Having fallen behind to a soft Hong Kong goal, Obi struck with a smart turn and finish five minutes after the break and again with a glancing header on 82 minutes. Ayden Heaven scored with a late header as United ended their Asia trip on a winning note. Portugal international Fernandes had a bright first half at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, which was about 85 percent full, before going off. Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho also started despite appearing to be heading towards the Old Trafford exit. Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund were the other regulars to feature from the off in southern China, where light rain all afternoon and evening made for a slick surface. Fernandes and Garnacho caught the eye in the first half against a Hong Kong team ranked 153rd in the world, but it was the hosts who took the lead in the 19th minute with their first attack. It was a mistake from United's stand-in goalkeeper Tom Heaton, who allowed a decent but saveable effort from Brazil-born Juninho to fly off him into the net. Amorim stood with his hands on his hips. As the rain came down and the wind picked up, Fernandes should have scored when clean through but opted for a Hollywood finish and was denied. Winger Amad Diallo, who made an obscene gesture to fans in Kuala Lumpur after suffering personal abuse, came on with Obi for the second half as Amorim made wholesale changes.
