Sporting blow? Ruben Amorim in United trouble, could join Benfica | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim was a topic of conversation in Benfica's election campaign, through João Noronha Lopes. After a successful period at Sporting, the Portuguese coach left the lions for Manchester United in November 2024, an adventure that has been below expectations, exemplified by the criticisms after the draw with Fulham last Sunday.

"Ruben Amorim? He has a contract with Manchester United. I will not destabilize Benfica, we have a very important game, I just want Benfica to win. My coach is Bruno Lage. He will be in charge when I get to Benfica. I will not make a statement that jeopardizes Benfica's stability," revealed the aspiring president of the reds in an interview with NOW channel.

Despite João Noronha's words to minimize Ruben Amorim's influence in his campaign, expert Pedro Sousa assures that the current Portuguese coach of Manchester United is a long-standing desire of the candidate for the presidency of Benfica and promises to bring the coach back to a club he once represented as a player.

It is worth remembering that, since his arrival at Old Trafford, the 40-year-old Portuguese coach has fallen far short of the red devils' fans' expectations. Last season, he only managed a 15th place in the Premier League, and also lost the Europa League final to Tottenham.

Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim's time at Sporting was more successful. Arriving during the 2019/20 season, from Braga, the Portuguese coach won three Portugal Leagues (2020/21, 2023/24 and 2024/25), two League Cups (2020/21 and 2021/22), a Super Cup (2021/22) and was part of the journey that secured the Portugal Cup (2024/25).

Recall some images of Ruben Amorim in Sporting's title:

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