With Ruben Amorim officially taking over as manager, Manchester United is beginning a new chapter in their history. Finally, the promise of rebuilding the Premier League powerhouses, who are now mired in the bottom half of the standings after a terrible start to the season under Erik ten Hag, enticed Amorim away from Sporting Lisbon. Although the international break prevents Amorim from making his United debut until later this month against Ipswich Town, it also gives him the ideal opportunity to get used to his new environment.
Sporting’s perfect start to the season under new Manchester United manager Amorim put them atop Liga Portugal with 11 victories from 11 games. Last week, the Portuguese powerhouses also thrashed City 4-1 in the Champions League. Araujo, who started at left wingback, gave Sporting the lead in the 49th minute.
Sporting star admits he wants Man City move instead of Ruben Amorim reunion
Despite his previous manager, Ruben Amorim, just taking over their local rivals, Sporting Lisbon star Maximiliano Araujo hopes to join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Regarding whether Guardiola could entice him to the Etihad Stadium, Araujo responded, “I hope so, I hope so… After a few minutes of conversation and my request for a picture, he congratulated me. It brings me great joy. Nothing more than the game was discussed.
Before Sporting swooped in this summer, Araujo was playing club football in Mexico; City has not been connected to him. The ongoing injury issues with Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw make left-back a troublesome position for United.
