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The Irish Sun
03-08-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I know it sounds crazy' – Ruben Amorim reveals his Man Utd legacy plan and gives fans exciting transfer update
RUBEN AMORIM wants to be manager of Manchester United for 20 YEARS and lead a new Old Trafford glory era. Portuguese gaffer Amorim has suffered a tumultuous eight months since replacing sacked Erik ten Hag last November. 3 Ruben Amorim took charge of Manchester United last November Credit: GETTY 3 The Portuguese has endured a torrid eight months in charge of the Red Devils Credit: ALAMY 3 The ex-Sporting Lisbon boss wants to be in charge of the club for the next 20 years Credit: GETTY Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! United had their worst top-flight season in half a century, capped by their Europa League Final defeat by Spurs. But Amorim is convinced he has EVERYTHING in place to follow in the long-term footsteps of United managerial greats Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson and create his own dynasty. In a brutally honest, no-holds-barred interview, Amorim revealed: Why he DREADED driving to Old Trafford last season His six-man 'leadership group' and the new rules they must police The inside story on Alejandro Garnacho's United exit ahead of an expected Chelsea move His 'no-bulls***' relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe Amorim said: 'I want to stay at this club. I want to stay 20 years. 'That is my goal and I truly believe in that. READ MORE ON MAN UTD BYE BYE, CAPTAIN Fernandes is square peg in round hole - Man Utd should sell £100m captain 'When I was at Sporting, I was waiting for the right club. I know it sounds crazy. But I chose this club. I had the feeling. 'Something will happen. In some moments I will be lucky. I had a lot of luck during my career as a manager and my idea is to stay for many years. 'I don't want to experience pain. I just want to bond, to be part of it. I will stay here as long as I can. 'But we know that the results will dictate that. I know that last season I used up all the credits but I'm ready to start fresh.' United's last Prem success was in Fergie's final season of 2012-13. Amorim is the sixth full-time manager appointed since the Scot left 12 years ago, with United's reputation flagging as rivals City and Liverpool have replaced them as dominant forces. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN But the Portuguese is convinced the decline is a temporary blip and that United's return to greatness is inevitable. He added: 'I know there was a massive gap last season between where we finish and the European places. Amorim refuses to guarantee Hojlund Man Utd future amid Sesko transfer push 'But this is Manchester United. We need to return to Europe and get back to where the club should be. 'I have no doubts, because there are some things that you cannot buy. 'This club has them. The pedigree, the history, the fans. We have that. 'Then the money. We have money. We have money without the Champions League. I want to stay at this club. I want to stay 20 years." Ruben Amorim 'So we can spend, we have money and we'll have more money in the future. And we are doing everything. "You talk with Omar (Berrarda, United's chief executive) and all these guys, they are making all the strategy to have more money in the future. 'So that will not be a problem. Then the culture. "If we have a different culture, with all that, with all the pedigree, the money, all these things, we can return to our place. And that is clear.'
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Amorim's secret flight to Monaco hours after Europa League final revealed as Man Utd boss jetted in for showdown talks
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RUBEN AMORIM was summoned to Monaco for crunch talks with Manchester United execs - just hours after defeat in the Europa League final. The Portuguese boss watched his flops go down 1-0 to Tottenham in Bilbao last Wednesday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ruben Amorim was in Monaco for crunch talks on Thursday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 The 40-year-old has agreed to stay on as United manager Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Amorim's side endured a dismal domestic campaign, losing 18 Premier League matches and finishing 16th. The 40-year-old only joined the club last November after the Red Devils parted ways with Erik ten Hag. According to The Athletic, he was summoned to a monthly gathering of United's executive committee. Amorim jetted to Monaco hours after Wednesday's loss to fight for his job. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL NOTT ON How Prem table would look without VAR with Champions League spots VERY different The club's ownership and executives meet every month, but the manager is not usually required to attend. Following the meeting, Amorim returned to Manchester and the following day told his squad that he would be staying for next season. Amorim admitted prior to Bilbao he would consider quitting Old Trafford if the "board and the fans feel I am not the right guy." He has now committed his immediate future to the club. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK And the former Sporting Lisbon chief had a scathing message to his flops as he addressed fans following Saturday's 2-0 win over Aston Villa. Amorim said: "First of all, I want to apologise. Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man Utd "It was really disappointing with the team. Secondly, I want to say thank you. "We are very grateful for your support during the season. "I know it was really hard to support us in many games. "But now we have to make a choice or we stay stuck in the past. "Because this season is in the past, it's over. "We fight each other or we stick together and move forward. 3 "Six months ago, in my first three games in charge, with two victories and one draw, I said to you a storm is coming. "Today, after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming." Amorim also apologised to his players, adding: "Sometimes I was not fair but I try always to be honest with you guys." United are set for a busy summer, with almost EVERY player up for sale. Amorim has reportedly told Alejandro Garnacho to find a new club when the transfer window reopens. And a deal to bring in Matheus Cunha from Wolves looks to have already been agreed.
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Amorim's secret flight to Monaco hours after Europa League final revealed as Man Utd boss jetted in for showdown talks
RUBEN AMORIM was summoned to Monaco for crunch talks with Manchester United execs - just hours after defeat in the Europa League final. The Portuguese boss watched his flops Advertisement 3 Ruben Amorim was in Monaco for crunch talks on Thursday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 The 40-year-old has agreed to stay on as United manager Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The 40-year-old only According to Amorim jetted to Monaco hours after Wednesday's loss to fight for his job. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The club's ownership and executives meet every month, but the manager is not usually required to attend. Following the meeting, Amorim returned to Manchester and the following day told his squad that he would be staying for next season. Amorim admitted prior to Bilbao he would consider quitting Old Trafford if the "board and the fans feel I am not the right guy." He has now committed his immediate future to the club. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK And the former Sporting Lisbon chief Amorim said: "First of all, I want to apologise. Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man Utd "It was really disappointing with the team. Secondly, I want to say thank you. Advertisement "We are very grateful for your support during the season. "I know it was really hard to support us in many games. "But now we have to make a choice or we stay stuck in the past. "Because this season is in the past, it's over. Advertisement "We fight each other or we stick together and move forward. 3 "Six months ago, in my first three games in charge, with two victories and one draw, I said to you a storm is coming. "Today, after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming." Advertisement Amorim also apologised to his players, adding: "Sometimes I was not fair but I try always to be honest with you guys." United are set for a busy summer, with almost when the transfer window reopens. And a deal to bring in Matheus Cunha from Wolves looks to have already been agreed. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim to grab microphone and APOLOGISE to fans at Old Trafford after Aston Villa clash
RUBEN AMORIM is ready to apologise to fans for Manchester United's awful season but will not offer an explanation — as it would take too long! The boss will speak to the crowd after leading his flops on a red-faced lap of Old Trafford today following the final game of a Advertisement 5 Ruben Amorim is ready to apologise to fans for Manchester United's awful season Credit: Getty 5 Angry fans will be addressed Credit: Reuters 5 SunSport revealed no Man Utd star is safe Credit: Getty He will not sugar-coat the fact his six months in charge have been a horror show. Amorim said: 'I know the manager addresses the public and I will because the least I can can do is talk to the fans and say what I want to. "It is tradition and we have to face it. It will be the biggest mistake if we don't. 'If there is a season we need to do it, it's this one. And it will be an apology, I think it is clear. Advertisement READ MORE IN football 'An explanation? You don't have time! So we will try to be honest . . . I will be honest with the fans and I will say what is in my mind and what is in my heart.' SunSport revealed on Friday that Amorim will stay on at United next term Alejandro Garnacho, dropped to the bench for the 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Spurs in Bilbao on Wednesday, The Portuguese boss, 40, has won just six of 26 Prem games since replacing Advertisement Most read in Football 5 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He said he would quit if fans or the owners did not want him but insists he has no regrets about taking the job. The former Sporting Lisbon chief is even happy he took over in mid-season, despite previously claiming his ideal choice would have been to wait until the summer. Advertisement How Tottenham won the Europa League final v Man United He said: 'I'm really glad that I arrived six months before we start a new season, as I think we are going to avoid a lot of mistakes that would be in the next one. 'Now is the time that we can use all that suffering to change things in the summer . . . and when I say in the summer, it's not just the players. 'There are a lot of things that we need to change in our club. So we are doing that — we did it for six months. We changed in every aspect of our club. 'We suffered a lot but I'm really glad I came six months earlier because it's going to help me a lot next season.' Advertisement 5 Sir Jim Ratcliffe consoles Amorim after defeat to Spurs Credit: Alamy
The 42
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
'Now is the excitement, the moment we can change something' - Amorim ready for United overhaul
RUBEN AMORIM REFUSED to be drawn on the Manchester United futures of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho as he said all his focus is on Sunday's final game of the season against Aston Villa. Amid the fallout from United's 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Tottenham on Wednesday, a hugely costly loss that leaves them without European football next term, questions have been raised over several players ahead of a busy summer as Amorim reshapes his squad. Captain Fernandes has been linked with a move to the Middle East, with Al Hilal reportedly setting a deadline next week for a decision, while Garnacho cast doubt on his own future after complaining about being left on the bench until the final 20 minutes of Wednesday's final. Advertisement Asked about those players on Saturday, United boss Amorim said: 'The focus now is the last game. I don't know what is going to happen. We have a plan, we were prepared for both situations – with Champions League and without Champions League. 'We have an idea of the type of squad we want but now we focus on the game because we still have the last game, and we have time to address all these situations.' Long-serving defender Luke Shaw said after Wednesday that United's players needed to reflect on whether they were good enough to play for United. Amorim deflected when asked how many members of his squad he believed are at the right level. 'Our focus is on (Villa),' he said. 'We want to finish in a good way in front of our supporters. That is the important thing. We are going to assess the squad, we know what to do, I will say it again, and we'll deal with that when the season is finished. It is not finished yet.' This has been another tough week for Amorim, who has overseen just six Premier League wins since succeeding Erik ten Hag in November and has faced questions over whether he is the right man to turn things around. The Portuguese, who joined from Sporting Lisbon, had initially been reluctant to take over mid-season, but insisted he is now happy he did so as it has given him a fuller understanding of the overhaul needed. 'These six months were really hard,' he said. 'A lot of changes, not just for me but for all the club. We did so many changes inside our club that sometimes it takes a lot, like five years or three years to change all the personnel, and to change a lot of things. 'Now is that part that we need to enjoy and to focus on the future and to be positive, because we know what to do. I know how I want to play. That is clear. With all the mistakes that you guys can point to, I know how I want to play and now is the excitement, the moment we can change something. 'In this moment I'm really glad I arrived six months before the start of a new season. I think we're going to avoid a lot of the mistakes. Now is the time we can use all that suffering to change things in the summer, not just the players. A lot of things need to change in our club.'
