Manchester United appoints Ruben Amorim as new head coach
ABCManchester United have named Portuguese football manager Ruben Amorim as the new head coach, four days after sacking his predecessor Erik ten Hag. Amorim will become United's sixth permanent manager since their most successful boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who led the club to a record 13 league titles. The announcement from Old Trafford comes after Sporting confirmed on Tuesday that Manchester United were interested in Amorim, and that the Portuguese club would be willing to pay his €10 million release clause. Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag Photo shows Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag The 54-year-old Dutchman's job was the subject of speculation for most of last season as United recorded their worst Premier League finish in eighth.