Manchester United's new boss Ruben Amorim opens up after his appointment

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Newly appointed Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has spoken for the first time since his confirmation
The Sporting CP boss was handed a contract until 2027 and replaces Erik ten Hag, who was fired earlier this week
The 39-year-old will be tasked with improving the team's performances in the Premier League and Europa League

New Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has broken his silence following his appointment on Friday.

The Sporting CP coach was confirmed as coach on Friday afternoon but will not start his new role until November 11.

The 39-year-old has been hired to replace Erik ten Hag, who was fired earlier this week after a poor start to the season.

Ruben Amorim will begin his Manchester Runited role after the International break

Club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy will be in charge for the next few games, including Sunday's massive showdown against Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Man United coach Ruben Amorim speaks

After more than four years at Sporting, Amorim has signed a deal with the Red Devils until 2027. His first match will be against Ipswich Town on November 24.

After Sporting's 5-1 win over Estrela Amadora on Friday evening, Amorim spoke about his appointment for the first time.

"It was now or never, or Manchester would go for another option. So, I had three days to make my mind up, to make a decision that changes radically my life," via BBC Sport."There's a time when I have to take a step forward in my career. That's what happened. It was harder for me than to any Sporting fan, believe me, but I had to do this."

He added that he will move to Manchester with his staff.

"I will take my staff with me. That was always one of my conditions. I brought them with me since Casa Pia," Amorim said.

Amorim is the sixth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. The club sits 14th in the Premier League and are winless in Europe.