Rúben Amorim, the recently appointed head coach of Manchester United, reflected on his final match with Sporting Lisbon, where his team delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over Manchester City. This win, marked by a hat-trick from Viktor Gyökeres and a goal from Maximiliano Araújo, was a memorable farewell for Amorim, especially as it handed City their first Champions League defeat of the season. Despite the impressive performance, Amorim cautioned that he cannot adopt the same defensive style at Manchester United that he employed at Sporting. He emphasized that the tactics that worked for the Portuguese champions will not be suitable for the Premier League giants. As he prepares to take the helm at Old Trafford on November 11, Amorim is aware that the expectations and demands of managing United will require a different approach.

Manchester United has reached an agreement to appoint Rúben Amorim as their new head coach, with the 39-year-old set to join from Sporting on a contract that runs until 2027. However, he will officially take charge of the team during the international break in November. The club will pay a release fee of €10 million (£8.3 million) to secure Amorim's services, along with an additional €1 million to expedite his departure from Sporting by shortening his 30-day notice period. Until then, Amorim will continue to lead Sporting in their upcoming matches, including a crucial Champions League clash against Manchester City. Amorim's first match in charge of Manchester United is scheduled for November 24, when the team will face Ipswich Town.