Rúben Amorim feels he is “where I am supposed to be” after his initial week as Manchester United’s head coach. Having said his final goodbyes to Sporting with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Braga, Amorim arrived at United’s Carrington training complex on Monday. The 39-year-old was welcomed by chief executive Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth, and technical director Jason Wilcox. On Tuesday, he met with the players not currently on international duty.
On Friday, United shared a clip from Amorim’s first interview with the club’s in-house TV channel, showing him taking in the sights of a floodlit Old Trafford. “You watch it on TV and you know it’s big and impressive, but when you’re here, you can feel it and the history,” Amorim remarked. “I’m truly proud to be a Manchester United coach; it’s amazing. It’s a real honor to be here.” When told by the interviewer that there is a “weight to the place but it lifts you up,” Amorim responded, “That’s funny because I feel very relaxed. Maybe it’s because it’s not game day; when we have a game, I’m a different person, but I really don’t feel the weight.
“I’m really excited and quite relaxed, you know. I think I am where I am supposed to be. That’s the feeling.” Amorim’s first match after taking over from Erik ten Hag will be at Ipswich next Sunday. Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed his gratitude to Manchester United, describing his time representing the club as a “privilege and honor.” In a post on X, he wrote, “To everyone at Manchester United, especially the backroom staff, players, and fans, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible efforts and support.
“It has been a privilege and honor to represent the club as a player, coach, and manager, and I will always cherish the memories we have shared together. Manchester United will always hold a special place in my heart, and I hope there are many more glory days at Old Trafford very soon – not only because I want the club to do well, but because you all deserve it! All the best and take care, Ruud.”
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