- Ruben Amorim was named Man Utd manager on Friday
- Sporting CP head coach replaces Erik ten Hag in Manchester
- Ruud van Nistelrooy taking interim charge until Amorim's arrival
Manchester United's short search for Erik ten Hag's successor came to a conclusion on Friday as the Red Devils appointed Ruben Amorim as their next head coach.
The 39-year-old has impressed at Sporting CP in Portugal over recent years, winning two Primeira Liga titles with the Lisbon side. Tasked with turning the tide at Old Trafford after months of mediocrity and disappointment, Amorim will lead a fresh charge in the red half of Manchester.
Legendary former striker and Ten Hag's assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy took charge of a feel-good 5-2 victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup midweek and the Dutchman's stint in the Man Utd hot seat isn't over just yet.
Will Ruben Amorim be at Old Trafford for Man Utd vs Chelsea?
Amorim may have been appointed Man Utd's next manager, but he won't be in the dugout for Chelsea's visit to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Portuguese coach has agreed to take the job but won't start until the November international break, meaning he will be in charge of Sporting's next two matches against Manchester City in the Champions League and his former employers Braga in the Primeira Liga.
With Sporting playing Man Utd's local rivals in Europe on Tuesday evening, Amorim's full focus will be on delivering the Old Trafford faithful an early present at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in the Champions League.
With Amorim not at Old Trafford, interim boss Van Nistelrooy will lead the Red Devils out against Chelsea after securing a debut win midweek against the Foxes.
When is Ruben Amorim's first match in charge of Man Utd?
Man Utd will have three more matches under Van Nistelrooy before Amorim arrives. After Sunday's clash with Chelsea, the Red Devils host Greek side PAOK in the Europa League before welcoming Leicester back to Old Trafford in the Premier League.
The November international break follows the Foxes' visit and Amorim will be in the dugout for Man Utd's first game after club football's hiatus.
Man Utd's first game under Amorim sees them travel to newly promoted Ipswich Town on Sunday 24 November in the Premier League. That trip to Portman Road is followed by his first taste of the Old Trafford crowd as Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt make the journey to England.
Amorim's biggest test of his early Man Utd career arrives in early December as his side make the trip to north London to face rivals Arsenal.
Ruben Amorim's first five games as Man Utd manager
Date / Kick-off Time (GMT) | Fixture | Competition |
|---|---|---|
24/11/24 - 16:30 | Ipswich vs Man Utd | Premier League |
28/11/24 - 20:00 | Man Utd vs Bodo/Glimt | Europa League |
01/12/24 - 13:30 | Man Utd vs Everton | Premier League |
04/12/24 - 20:15 | Arsenal vs Man Utd | Premier League |
07/12/24 - 17:30 | Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
