Rúben Amorim has confirmed that this season will be his last at Sporting CP, revealing he informed the club’s president of his intentions before the season began. Despite a strong start to the campaign, Amorim acknowledged that Manchester United triggered his release clause, paving the way for a move to the Premier League.
“At the start of the season, I talked to the president and said whatever happens, this is my last season at Sporting,” Amorim stated. “The season started very well, then Man Utd appeared and paid the clause.”
Amorim emphasized his respectful relationship with Sporting’s management, noting, “I never argued with the president.” His departure marks the end of a successful era at Sporting, where Amorim’s tactical acumen and leadership elevated the team’s competitiveness.
With his move to United, Amorim steps into one of Europe’s highest-profile coaching roles, leaving Sporting fans with bittersweet memories of his tenure.
