Rúben Amorim has revealed that he considered the possibility of joining Manchester City, particularly due to his connection with Sporting CP’s director of football, Hugo Viana. However, the 39-year-old coach emphasized that his primary focus was always on becoming Manchester United’s new head coach.
On Tuesday evening, Amorim will manage his final home game in charge of Sporting CP—a Champions League match against Manchester City. He is expected to take up his role at Old Trafford on November 11.
Amorim’s decision to replace Erik ten Hag came just two weeks after City appointed Viana as their new director of football, succeeding Txiki Begiristain at the end of the season.
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Reflecting on his decision, Amorim said, “It crossed my mind, but I ultimately chose the club I wanted to work for. Manchester United is where I want to continue my career as a coach, and that’s the choice I made.”