Ruben Amorim is set to begin his tenure as Manchester United’s manager with a sense of excitement and familiarity.
Ruben Amorim Thrilled to Reunite with Manuel Ugarte at Old Trafford
The Portuguese coach has expressed his delight at being reunited with Manuel Ugarte, a player he helped to develop into a star at Sporting Lisbon.
Amorim believes that Ugarte has significant potential and is eager to work with him once again.
Ugarte joined Manchester United over the summer in a £50 million transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. Despite his hefty price tag, the Uruguayan midfielder has struggled to make a significant impact at Old Trafford.
However, with Amorim now at the helm, there is renewed hope that Ugarte can rediscover the form that made him a standout player in Portugal.
“I am very happy to know that I have Manuel Ugarte back at Manchester United,” Amorim told TNT Sports Mexico.
“He is a very talented boy and has a lot of room to grow. All the Uruguayans I managed are incredible, and that’s why I love all Uruguayans.”
Amorim officially takes over Manchester United on Monday, following his final match with Sporting Lisbon against Braga on Sunday evening.
His departure leaves Sporting at the top of the Portuguese league table and fresh off an impressive 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League.
The new Manchester United manager has already expressed his admiration for Sporting midfielder Pedro Goncalves but has stated he will not be making any signings from his former club during the January transfer window.
“I won’t in January, that’s what I said. I don’t know about the summer,” Amorim remarked.
“Sporting’s players are very good players. We’ll see.”
Amorim’s arrival comes at a critical time for Manchester United, who currently sit 13th in the Premier League table. The team faces Leicester City on Sunday in their final game before Amorim takes charge.
With his track record of success and his familiarity with Ugarte, Amorim’s appointment has sparked optimism among United fans.
As the club looks to climb the Premier League standings, the reunion of Amorim and Ugarte could be a catalyst for positive change.
The chemistry they developed at Sporting Lisbon, where they won the Portuguese league title together, will be crucial as they embark on this new journey at Old Trafford.
Fans and players alike will be watching closely to see if Amorim can unlock Ugarte’s potential and guide Manchester United back to glory.
