Manchester United are on the verge of appointing Rubén Amorim as their new coach following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag.

It was initially reported that the club agreed to pay the €10m (£8.3m/$10.8m) exit clause for Amorim, with the Portuguese manager already expressing his commitment to the proposal and vision from United, according to sources.

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney then reported that the total fee for Amorim could rise to €20m (£16.6/$21.6m), with Sporting demanding €5m for the transfer of his technical staff and also extra money for early termination of his contract.

United’s decision to replace Ten Hag follows a challenging period for the Dutchman, whose tenure ended with the team 14th in the Premier League after a 2-1 defeat to West Ham. Ten Hag had signed a contract extension in July, but with only four wins in 14 games, the club’s hierarchy deemed a change necessary.

Ten Hag had spent more than £600 million ($780 million) on transfers during his time at Manchester United. The club hierarchy described the decision to let him go as “difficult and finely balanced” and the sacking is estimated to have cost United around £13.5 million ($17.5 million).

BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United will pay an exit clause of 10 million euros for Rúben Amorim to become the new coach, here we go!

Sporting confirms the formal communication received from #MUFC for Amorim to be named.

Amorim has already said yes to the proposal and the Man Utd project. pic.twitter.com/v17tR1oqlm

—Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 29, 2024

Ten Hag reportedly earned an annual salary of approximately £6.75 million ($8.8 million). Details of how much Amorim will earn as United manager have yet to be revealed, but it is likely to be a similar figure.

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Sporting CP confirmed on Tuesday that they have received official communication from United about the move, and reports suggest they already have a successor lined up to replace Ruben Amorim.

At 39 years old, Amorim has earned a solid reputation for his success in the Portuguese league and his dynamic coaching style, making him a highly sought-after candidate for the Red Devils.

He declined to comment on United’s work at a press conference following the 3-1 win over Nacional in the Portuguese Taca da Liga on Tuesday night, although he did give some hints that his time with Sporting could be on the horizon. determine.

Official sports statement pic.twitter.com/be9oJD7RRm

—Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) October 29, 2024

It seems only a matter of time before Amorim is officially confirmed as United’s next manager, making him the club’s sixth permanent boss since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.

United have also had Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick and Ralf Rangnick as interim managers in that period since 2013. And there is one final name on the provisional list.

Ruud van Nistelrooy, who served as Ten Hag’s assistant, is currently serving as interim coach until Amorim’s arrival. Sources close to Van Nistelrooy say he does not wish to take on the role permanently out of respect for Ten Hag, his fellow Dutchman.

With the appointment of Amorim, United fans are hoping for new direction and immediate improvement. As Amorim prepares to take the reins, all eyes will be on Old Trafford to see if this bold move can revive United’s season.