Ruben Amorim's wife, net worth and footballing family as Man Utd move officially confirmed
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Ruben Amorim, the 39-year-old Sporting boss, has emerged as the top contender for the Manchester United manager position following Erik ten Hag's dismissal on Monday.
The Portuguese coach has enjoyed a meteoric rise in his short career, catching the eye of United's hierarchy with his impressive achievements at Sporting CP.
Amorim's rapid ascent began in 2020 when he was promoted from Braga B to first-team coach, winning the Taca da Liga in just his fifth game in charge.
His success prompted Sporting to pay a hefty £8.3 million release clause, making him one of the most expensive managers in football history.
Since taking charge at Sporting, Amorim has led the club to remarkable success.
He has masterminded two league title triumphs, ending Sporting's 19-year drought, and secured two more League Cup victories.
Ruben Amorim is set to become the next United manager
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Under his guidance, Sporting have continued to excel, winning their first nine league games this season and remaining unbeaten in the Primeira Liga.
This impressive run of form has further cemented Amorim's reputation as one of Europe's most promising young managers.
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His tactical acumen and ability to develop young talent have not gone unnoticed, with several top clubs expressing interest in his services.
Amorim's success has not only boosted his professional profile but also his financial standing.
The Sun reports that the Portuguese manager has an estimated net worth of £13 million, a figure bolstered by his lucrative move to Sporting.
Manchester United may need to match the £8.3 million release clause that Sporting paid to secure Amorim's services. This wouldn't be the first time Amorim has been linked with a high-profile move.
Last season, he was touted as a potential successor to Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and held talks with West Ham.
More recently, he has been linked with replacing Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
Amorim has been married to Maria Joao Diogo since 2013, with the couple tying the knot in front of 160 guests at the Palacio e Mosteiro de Sao Marcos in Coimbra. They have a son, Miguel, born in 2016.
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Ruben Amorim married Maria Joao Diogo (left) in 2016 and the couple have a son together
Despite Amorim's efforts to keep his personal life private, it's believed the couple met during his time as a Benfica player.
Maria, a telecommunications engineering graduate, has her own successful career. In 2019, she co-founded Dois Tons, an interior design company, with Raquel Gomes, wife of Sporting's director of football Hugo Viana.
The firm has attracted high-profile clients, including former Portugal striker Nuno Gomes.
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Through his marriage, Amorim is part of an extended football family. His former Benfica teammate Luis Filipe, who won two league titles and earned three caps for Portugal B, is married to Maria's sister Ines.
Another notable connection is Amorim's brother-in-law, Antero Henrique, the former PSG sporting director. Henrique, married to Daniela Diogo, oversaw Neymar's record-breaking transfer from Barcelona to PSG in 2017.
These familial ties to football personalities highlight Amorim's deep-rooted connections within the sport, potentially offering valuable insights and networks as he considers a move to Manchester United.
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