Nani reveals his honest thoughts about new Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim

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Ruben Amorim will take charge at Manchester United on November 11 after his confirmation on Friday
He is expected to take the 20-time English champions back to the top after years of underachievement
Former Red Devils winger Nani has wished his compatriot well as he prepares to take on the big job

Ruben Amorim was confirmed as Manchester United coach on Friday afternoon, days after Erik ten Hag was sacked.

The Sporting CP will begin his new role on November 11, and his first game will be against Ipswich Town on November 24.

Former Manchester United winger Nani watched Amorim's Sporting on Friday and shared some thoughts about his compatriot.

Ruben Amorim will be tasked with taking Manchester United back to the top

Man United have made a poor start to the season domestically and in Europe. After nine games, they sit 14th in the Premier League with just three wins.

They've also not won a game in Europe, and Amorim will be tasked with making an instant impact at Old Trafford.

Nani backs Amorim to succeed at Man United

Nani played for Estrela da Amadora against Amorim's Sporting on Friday, but they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat with Viktor Gyokeres scored four times.

The two shared a brief moment on the pitch. Nani, who spent eight years at Old Trafford, believes he can do well in England.

"All I can say is good luck,” Nani told Sport TV via The Mirror. “He has done an excellent job at Sporting, and I hope he can do the same at United, which is a great club, one of the best clubs in the world."“I think he is in a great place. He will have the chance with excellent players to deliver a strong response, as he has all the conditions to do so.”

Amorim has coached Sporting since 2020 and won two Primeira Liga titles. Fans will hope the 39-year-old can lead them to their first league title since 2013.