Rúben Amorim expressed his satisfaction with Sporting's impressive 4-1 victory over Manchester City, calling it a perfect way to conclude his tenure as head coach at home. However, he cautioned that his approach at Manchester United will need to differ significantly from that of the Portuguese champions. Amorim emphasized that United cannot adopt the same defensive style that characterized Sporting's play. "We cannot transport one reality to another," he stated. "United cannot play the way we play; they cannot be so defensive. While it's great to achieve a win against City, I will be entering a different environment, and we will need to start from a different foundation."

Taking the Manchester United managerial position would be a significant gamble for Rúben Amorim. The Sporting manager is highly regarded, but he faces the daunting challenge of rebuilding a disjointed squad and addressing deep-rooted cultural issues within the club. Interestingly, there hasn't been a recent instance of Manchester United outmaneuvering Manchester City to secure a Portuguese manager in his 30s, which turned out to be a costly mistake. Amorim had been linked with a potential move to City next summer, especially with the appointment of Hugo Viana as the new director of football, succeeding Txiki Begiristain, which hinted at a possible transition in management should Pep Guardiola choose to step down. However, following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, Amorim has now emerged as the top candidate to take over at Manchester United. The task ahead is formidable, as he would need to navigate the complexities of a club in need of significant transformation.