Ruben Amorim is on a private jet heading for England to start work as manager of Manchester United.
According to The MEN, “Amorim boarded a private jet at Beja International Airport just before 11am. on Monday, and Portuguese TV crews captured his arrival. The plane is due to land in Manchester at around 1.45 p.m.
“The 39-year-old was joined on the flight by Carlos Fernandes, Adélio Candido, Paulo Barreira, Emanuel Ferro, and Jorge Vital. After negotiations with Sporting for their release, all five are expected to join Amorim’s backroom staff at United.”
This means that in addition to the three first team coaches, Fernandes, Candido and Ferro, the new head coach is also bringing with him a goalkeeping coach in Vital and sport scientist, Barreira.
As The MEN notes, the plethora of coaches accompanying Amorim could spell bad news for interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was hoping to be kept on in some capacity by Amorim.
The Peoples Person reported earlier that Amorim has pledged to speak to the Dutchman today if possible, after which he will provide clarity over his future.
It is unclear whether Amorim will be unveiled as the new head coach this afternoon. He is not expected to attend training today.
Reports had suggested he was still waiting for his work permit to be approved and this may or may not have been resolved.
The timing of the Portuguese coaching staff’s arrival coincides with a two-week gap in United’s fixtures due to an international break. This should allow the head coach and his men to get to know their new squad and prepare them for his first game in charge.
This will come on Sunday 24th November when the Red Devils face Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
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Red Billy is the managing editor of The Peoples Person, author of three books and totally obsessed with football’s transfer market. Billy still insists Matteo Darmian and Alex Telles could have made it at United given half a chance.
