New coach Ruben Amorim says Manchester United job was ‘now or never’ moment | Football News

New Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has said that taking the Manchester United job was a “now or never” moment.
The 39-year-old Amorim will manage his current team Sporting Lisbon before taking over the reins of Manchester United on November 11. He replaces Erik ten Hag who was fired after a string of poor performances.
Amorim showed what a fabulous job he’s doing at Sporting, as his team romped to a 5-1 win to make it 10 wins as many games in the league this season.As has been the case since the press got wind of Manchester United’s interest in him, his post-match press conference was dominated questions of the English giants.

It’s done.
Bem-vindo ao Manchester United, Ruben Amorim 🇵🇹🤝🔴#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 1, 2024
Amorim admitted that over the course of three days, he was left to make what he feels is the biggest decision of his career to date.
“I was told it was now or never. I had three days to make my mind up,” he said.
“A decision that would radically change my life. I’ve had other opportunities. This is not the first or second time I have been requested.
“After Sporting, I wanted Manchester. There’s a time I have to take a step forward. It was hard. I had to do this. I don’t want to victimise myself. The only one in no-man’s land was me. I didn’t say it before because it had to be agreed between the clubs.”
He said had he rejected the offer, he would’ve regretted it as he knew he would leave Sporting after six months.
“In six months I knew I would leave Sporting. I didn’t want to regret not making this decision. I know this was sad for Sporting fans. I go home happier because I have explained. I gave all I could to Sporting. I love this club, the people, and the staff but I had to make a decision.
“Shall I stay or go? My choice was to go now because I was told it was now or never and I had to make my choice.”
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada flew out to Lisbon the same day that Ten Hag was sacked, to accelerate a move for Amorim. But the Sporting boss revealed he changed his mind on more than one occasion about whether to leave mid-season.
“Several times. I changed my mind several times,” he said.