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“Sporting Lisbon Confirms Manchester United’s Approach for Rúben Amorim, João Pereira Set to Succeed”

Sporting CP has officially acknowledged that Manchester United has approached them regarding their head coach, Rúben Amorim. In a statement released to the (CMVM) in Lisbon on Tuesday, the club confirmed that the Premier League side has shown interest in hiring the 39-year-old manager and is willing to activate his release clause, set at €10 million (£8.3 million). Earlier in the day, Manchester United's chances of securing Amorim improved as Sporting reached an agreement with João Pereira, the reserve team coach, to step in as head coach if Amorim departs.

Q: Who has Manchester United approached for their head coach position?

A: Manchester United has approached Rúben Amorim, the head coach of Sporting.

Q: What is the release clause for Rúben Amorim?

A: The release clause for Rúben Amorim is €10 million (£8.3 million).

Q: What did Sporting confirm in their statement to the Securities Market Commission?

A: Sporting confirmed that Manchester United had expressed interest in hiring Rúben Amorim and that they are prepared to pay his release clause.

Q: Who is lined up to replace Rúben Amorim at Sporting if he leaves?

A: João Pereira, the reserve team coach, is ready to take over as head coach if Rúben Amorim departs.

Q: When did Sporting release their statement regarding the approach from Manchester United?

A: Sporting released their statement on Tuesday to the Securities Market Commission in Lisbon.