Rúben Amorim, the incoming manager of Manchester United, has suggested that if his current team, Sporting, manages to defeat Manchester City in the Champions League, supporters might start to view him as the "new Sir Alex Ferguson." He acknowledged that such a victory could set "difficult" expectations for his tenure at Old Trafford. Amorim's upcoming match against City at the Estádio José Alvalade will be his final home game as head coach of Sporting before he officially takes over at Manchester United the following week. The 39-year-old is set to begin his reign as Erik ten Hag's successor with a match against Ipswich on November 24. He will also face Manchester City in his first derby on December 15 at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester United has officially announced the appointment of Rúben Amorim as their new head coach, set to begin on 11 November, coinciding with the international break. The 39-year-old will be transitioning from his role at Sporting CP, where he achieved notable success, winning two league titles and two league cups during his four seasons in charge. In a statement, Manchester United expressed their excitement about Amorim's arrival, stating, “We are delighted to announce Rúben Amorim as the head coach of the men’s first team, pending work visa requirements.” Amorim has signed a contract that runs until June 2027, with an option for an additional year. He will officially join the club after completing his commitments with Sporting CP.