Pedro Sousa addresses rumours of Ruben Amorim’s possible return to Sporting | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim was dismissed from Manchester United this Monday, January 5th. The future of the Portuguese coach is now uncertain, but Pedro Sousa, on the Now channel, guaranteed that there is no possibility of the coach returning to Sporting in the near future.

"Frederico Varandas is not considering hiring Ruben Amorim," he assured, adding that he will receive around 11.6 million euros in compensation. The executive director of 'Correio da Manhã Rádio' also mentioned that Ruben Amorim was dismissed not for “being two or three points” away from the Champions League, but rather for being “the fourth worst coach in history in terms of win percentage since 1962.”

The decision by the English officials came in the wake of harsh statements from the former ‘leão’ following the draw in Leeds (1-1), after he hinted that he was deeply unhappy with decisions made without his approval, arguing that he was the United manager and not just the coach.

Marco Silva, Fulham’s coach, was quickly named as one of the favorites to succeed his compatriot in the role. According to “The Telegraph,” the former coach of the Alvalade club is viewed favorably by Christopher Vivell, the ‘red devils’ director of scouting.

The numbers of Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford disappointed the board. This season, he recorded eight wins in 21 official matches, a record below the high expectations that always surround the English club. Manchester United currently sits in sixth place in the Premier League.

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