Amorim shortlisted to bounce back into one of football’s biggest management roles – report

Manchester United ended Ruben Amorim’s tumultuous reign at Old Trafford at the beginning of this year following a 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road. The Portuguese head coach’s 14-month spell at the Theatre of Dreams was not short of drama, with his 3-4-3 system dividing opinion among fans and pundits alike. Several players were deemed surplus to requirements at the end of last season. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, and Antony were among the players in the infamous “Bomb Squad” who were moved on last summer to make way for attacking reinforcements. Yet, even after investing over £200 million in the trio of Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, Amorim’s tactics failed to bear fruit. The Portuguese head coach ultimately left United with a disastrous record, having managed a mere 38.10% win ratio during his stay. Ruben Amorim managerial stats TeamFromToGames PlayedGames WonGames DrawnGames LostWin % Casa Pia1 July 20187 January 2019430175.00 Braga B16 September 201923 December 20191182172.73 Braga23 December 20194 March 202013101276.92 Sporting CP4 March 202010 November 2024231164343371.00 Manchester United11 November 20245 January 20266324182138.10 Career total——322209555864.91 Source: Wikipedia.The Red Devils initially appointed Darren Fletcher as interim manager before Michael Carrick took charge as caretaker manager for the rest of the campaign. United flourishing in post-Amorim era United have hit the ground running following Amorim’s departure, winning three of the five games so far. All three wins have come under Carrick, whose “Midas touch” has prompted talk of a permanent stay at the Theatre of Dreams. The Red Devils are already on the lookout for their permanent manager, with an appointment expected before the start of the new season. Amorim, meanwhile, has maintained a low profile since parting ways with the Premier League giants, although he has been named as a possible replacement for Jose Mourinho at Benfica. It now appears that the former Sporting manager could also have the chance to take charge in LaLiga this year. Atletico Madrid want Amorim According to Fichajes, Atletico Madrid have identified Amorim among the possible replacements for Diego Simeone at the Metropolitano Stadium. The Argentine is ready to leave the LaLiga giants this summer, as per a report relayed by The Peoples Person. United legend Roy Keane has previously named the fiery manager as his preferred option for the permanent job at Old Trafford. Los Rojiblancos are already laying down succession plans for their managerial position and have identified three candidates for the job. At the top of their wish list is Villarreal head coach Marcelino Garcia Toral, who has the backing of Atletico Madrid director Mateu Alemany. Former player and current Flamengo manager Filipe Luis is also in the running for the job. Despite Amorim’s struggles at United, Los Rojiblancos’ hierarchy is ready to put their trust in the Portuguese, given his impressive record with Sporting. Final Thoughts While Amorim’s spell at United did not turn out as expected, he could still be a fine choice to replace Simeone at the Metropolitano Stadium. The Red Devils, meanwhile, have already moved on from the Portuguese, with Carrick’s blockbuster start igniting hopes of a top-four finish this season. Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.