Ruben Amorim’s ill-fated reign as Manchester United manager came to a disappointing end on Monday morning, just 14 months after taking over from Portugal’s Sporting CP. For some time, Amorim’s sacking seemed inevitable, with United and INEOS back to square one after stubborn tactics and a rift in relations with the board.
But what happens next for Amorim? The tactician was highly sought after upon his arrival from La Liga and boasted a reputation as one of Europe’s best managers. A little more than a year later, Amorim’s stock is certainly in the doldrums, but will this stop him from rising elsewhere? Express Sport has selected four clubs from across the continent that Amorim could be a part of in the near future.
crystal palace
Given his situation at United, it’s no wonder Amorim wanted to stay as far away from the Premier League as possible. But if his mentality is as stubborn as his tactics, he will probably be dreaming of righting his mistakes at Old Trafford and giving England’s first team another shot. It is unlikely that he will land a job at one of the league’s biggest clubs, but with Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner being looked at as a potential replacement for Amorim, a summer managerial reshuffle could create a vacancy at Selhurst Park. There are certainly worse options, especially if Palace sneak back into European competition next season. Plus, at least he can protect the back three!
Sports CP
There’s nothing like the comforts of home, right? That might be what Amorim is telling himself as he considers his next option, and maybe it makes sense to move back to Lisbon. However, he will have to wait for his chance, given that Sporting are second in the table, seven points behind leaders Porto. However, as one of the best managers in the club’s history, they would be hard-pressed to turn down their former manager if Amorim were to join Sporting again.
ajax
One of the current vacancies in European football, Ajax have struggled to find suitable talent since United alumnus Erik ten Hag left for the Premier League in 2022. The prospect of managing one of Europe’s biggest names sounds appealing, but Ajax have been in a bit of turmoil behind the scenes for some time now. And given that complaints of outside interference were Amorim’s biggest problem at United, it’s hard to imagine him being swayed by the Ajax job at this point.
como
Amorim may have to bide his time for this game, but it may not be long before an opening appears in Serie A side Como. Current manager Cesc Fabregas is in a similar position to Amorim’s before leaving Sporting, with some of Europe’s biggest clubs monitoring his situation. Manchester City have been touted as one of the suitors for the former Arsenal and former Barcelona midfielder, and a big move could be on the horizon. Como may not share the same cachet as other potential transfer destinations, but with a millionaire owner and a talented young squad, Como could be the perfect place for Amorim to rebuild his career. Plus, who wouldn’t want to work on the shores of Lake Como?
