Man Utd make drastic change for Ruben Amorim ahead of first game as new manager

Man Utd make drastic change for Ruben Amorim ahead of first game as new manager

Manchester United will hope a new era begins under Ruben Amorim, after the Red Devils boss replaced Erik ten Hag.

The 39-year-old's arrival has generated a buzz at United, his first interview and training sessions have already taken place. Amorim has even already faced the British media, albeit when undertaking his final duties with Sporting CP, and made a positive impression when he defeated Manchester City in the Champions League.

With the club hoping for renewed results, Amorim's tenure will begin in a different way to those preceding him. After days of preparations, his first Premier League match awaits.

The ex-Portugal midfielder will be presented in his first press conference as Manchester United boss on Friday afternoon, ahead of facing Ipswich Town at the weekend. It will take place at United's Carrington training ground.

Since David Moyes, permanent and interim managers have faced the media for the first time at Old Trafford. An opportunity has been taken to present new bosses in grand surroundings and to facilitate a clamour of attendees that are eager to cover the newest United boss.

Manchester Evening News report the club were keen not to overburden Amorim by seeing him lead two press conferences before his first game. They instead wanted him to be able to settle into his new routine.

Amorim's first game will take place at Portman Road, but he has already started to familiarise himself with Old Trafford. The ex-Sporting head coach was taken on a tour of the Theatre of Dreams after arriving in England.

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The former Benfica star took in the sights and even crashed a supporters' tour of the ground. Amorim greeted unsuspecting visitors and declared United: "Best club in the world".

Having signed a deal until 2027, with the club holding an option for an additional year of service, Amorim spoke of his impressions of Old Trafford. Amorim said: "You watch on TV and you know that it's big and it's impressive, but when you are here, you can feel it.

"You can feel the history. I'm really, really proud to be a Manchester United coach. It's amazing, it's a real honour."

"I feel very relaxed, maybe because it's not game day," he added. "When we have a game I'm a different guy. But I really don't feel the weight.

"I'm really excited and I'm quite relaxed. I think I'm where I'm supposed to be. That's the feeling."

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