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The main candidate to turn out to be Benfica’s subsequent president, João Noronha Lopes, has publicly disclosed his place on the potential appointment of Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim.
Amorim going through battle to maintain his United job
Amorim is underneath strain at United amidst the membership’s dismal begin to the 2025/26 season. Sunday’s defeat by the hands of Manchester Metropolis signifies that United have suffered two league losses, received one and drawn one among their opening 4 fixtures.
Metropolis made gentle work of the Pink Devils on the Etihad, elevating additional questions on whether or not Amorim is the fitting man for the job.
For the time being, it’s understood that membership bosses are nonetheless backing Amorim, however that religion is assured to be examined if outcomes don’t enhance drastically.
Nevertheless, as hypothesis over Amorim’s Outdated Trafford future mounts, there have been strategies that Benfica are ready at hand him a profession lifeline.
A report lined by The Peoples Particular person highlighted that Lopes, alongside different high-ranking chiefs have been current on the Etihad to look at Amorim’s United in motion.
However, Lopes has insisted he has no need to contribute to Benfica’s “instability” by chasing Amorim, who has a contract with United.
Benfica’s stance on Amorim
Lopes instructed reporters [as quoted by ESPN], “Ruben Amorim? He’s an ideal coach, he has a contract with Manchester United.”
“He’s a Benfica fan. After all I like him. I don’t have a contract for Ruben to signal. Bruno Lage will likely be Benfica’s coach, naturally. I’ll work with him, as he’s Benfica’s coach. I can’t be a consider Benfica’s instability.”
On being on the derby, Lopes answered, “We went to Manchester to look at the derby and took the chance to carry conferences and put together for Benfica’s future. I didn’t meet with [Manchester City’ Portuguese midfielder] Bernardo [Silva] or Ruben [Amorim] earlier than the sport.”
“Ruben is underneath contract with Manchester United, and I don’t touch upon Manchester United’s outcomes.”
Amorim will likely be hoping to get a win and relieve among the strain on his shoulders when United host Chelsea on Sunday.
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