Amorim speaks publicly for the first time about Manchester United interest

Recently, the media has confidently reported that Sporting head coach Rúben Amorim is set to become Erik ten Hag's successor at Manchester United. Now, the coach himself has addressed these rumors publicly.

Details: Amorim confirmed Manchester United's interest but clarified that nothing is finalized yet. He noted his particular frustration that the rumors surfaced on match day, which could understandably unsettle Sporting fans—a sentiment he shares.

Quote: “There’s interest from Manchester United, and we’ve discussed contract terms. When something more definitive arises, I’ll be open about my position, as that will be my decision. Nothing is finalized yet, so I can’t say much more.

It’s challenging. It’s nearly uncontrollable—this is football, and the timing of the announcement, on match day, makes it especially hard to manage,” Daily Mirror quotes Amorim.

Reminder: It was previously reported that legal aspects of Amorim’s contract with Sporting will prevent him from leading Manchester United in this Sunday’s match against Chelsea, though a timeline for his potential arrival is known.