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- A source from Sporting Lisbon has responded to the Ineos director’s statement
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A Sporting Lisbon source has responded to claims that Ruben Amorim’s move to Manchester United is “done”.
Mail Sport reported on Wednesday night that United are moving closer to sealing the services of Amorim, 39, on a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace Erik ten Hag.
The Red Devils have agreed to pay Sporting £9.2m in compensation, with Amorim expected to join the club after the November international break, with Ineos boss Sir Dave Brailsford appearing to confirm the deal on Wednesday night. when he told fans outside Old Trafford: “yes.” “It’s done” after United’s 5-2 victory over Leicester.
But an official Sporting source has insisted that an agreement has not yet been reached between the two clubs for Amorim, and Sporting have not yet received a fee for the termination of the Portuguese coach’s contract, as reported One Ball.
A deal is understood to be approaching, with two of Amorim’s assistants, Carlos Fernandes and Adelio Candido, expected to join him at United, but a deal is yet to be finalised, according to reports in Portugal.
Sir Dave Brailsford appeared to reveal Ruben Amorim’s move to Man United was “done” on Wednesday night.
Sporting Lisbon source denies deal has been reached for Amorim to join United
Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to remain in caretaker charge for United’s next three games as they look to complete a deal for Amorim.
With United still working to complete their raid for Amorim, Ruud van Nistelrooy took charge of the team for the Carabao Cup match against Leicester on Wednesday night.
United put in a dominant performance in their first match since the sacking of Ten Hag, as Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes scored twice, while Alejandro Garnacho also scored.
The 13-time Premier League champions are through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, where they will visit Tottenham after the north London club beat Manchester City 2-1 on Wednesday night.
After quickly turning their attention to Amorim following the decision to relieve Ten Hag of his duties, it looked like United could get their man through the door in time for their league clash against Chelsea on Sunday.
However, Amorim will now remain at Sporting for their next three matches as he finishes his notice period with the club.
As a result, Van Nistelrooy is in line to remain in charge on an interim basis for United’s next three matches against Chelsea, PAOK and Leicester.
Barring any setbacks, Amorim would officially start at Old Trafford after next month’s international break and be in position for his first United game when they travel to Ipswich on November 24.
