Has Amorim become the world's most expensive managerial transfer? Top 10 coaching moves by value

Manchester United did not face much resistance from Sporting in securing Ruben Amorim, and the "Red Devils" had to pay the release clause to finalize the deal faster. Is it a record in world football?

As it turns out, no. The top spot is held by Julian Nagelsmann’s move from RB Leipzig to Bayern in 2021 for €25 million. Amorim ranks sixth in the list, but he is the only one to appear twice in the top 10 for coach transfers. In 2020, Sporting itself paid Braga €10 million for him.

Top 10 most expensive managerial transfers:

1. Julian Nagelsmann – from RB Leipzig to Bayern Munich in 2021 for €25 million
2. Graham Potter – from Brighton to Chelsea in 2022 for €23.1 million
3. André Villas-Boas – from Porto to Chelsea in 2011 for €15 million
4. Arne Slot – from Feyenoord to Liverpool in 2024 for €13 million
5. Enzo Maresca – from Leicester City to Chelsea in 2024 for €11.74 million
6. Rúben Amorim – from Sporting to Manchester United in 2024 for €11 million
7. Vincent Kompany – from Burnley to Bayern Munich in 2024 for €10.5 million
8. Brendan Rodgers – from Celtic to Leicester City in 2019 for €10.5 million
9. Rúben Amorim – from Braga to Sporting in 2020 for €10 million
10. José Mourinho – from Inter Milan to Real Madrid in 2010 for €8 million