Ruben Amorim to Man Utd confirmed as Sporting release statement following Erik ten Hag sacking
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Sporting have confirmed that Manchester United are set to hire Ruben Amorim as their new manager.
The Red Devils are keen to move quickly in their hunt for a successor to Erik ten Hag, who was sacked on Monday.
Sporting boss Amorim swiftly became the first-choice replacement and United chiefs are looking to hire the coach before their Premier League match against Chelsea on Sunday.
The Portuguese club have now confirmed that they have been approached by United over his services.
Ruben Amorim is United's top choice to become their new manager
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United have already agreed personal terms with Amorim over taking over immediately and are now thrashing out the details of a compensation package with Sporting.
The 39-year-old has a release clause in his contract worth €10million (£8.5m).
And Sporting have revealed that a Premier League club are willing to meet that figure with United officials in Lisbon to finalise a deal tonight.
The club host Nacional in the Taca de Liga on Tuesday night, which is set to be the coach's final match in charge.
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Sporting’s statement read: “Manchester United FC expressed an interest in hiring coach Ruben Amorim, with the board of directors of Sporting SAD referring to the terms and conditions set out in the employment contract in force between the company and the coach, specifically the respective termination clause and the amount of Euro 10million.
“Manchester United FC expressed an interest in paying Sporting SAD the amount of the aforementioned clause.”
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Ruben Amorim is set to become the next Man Utd manager
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Sporting have already agreed a deal with Joao Pereira to take over from Amorim, stepping up from the reserves.
And he already has a ringing endorsement from Amorim, who said: "Joao Pereira is making his mark [with the B team] and I think he is an excellent coach.
“He has everything it takes to become coach of the first team here.”
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Erik ten Hag was sacked on Monday
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Ten Hag was axed on Monday after a disastrous start to the season that has left United 14th in the Premier League.
They have also failed to win in the Europa League, drawing all three games from winning positions.
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