Ruben Amorim says he wanted to take the Manchester United job at the end of the season but was told by the Premier League club that it was 'now or never'.
Ruben Amorim received a standing ovation from Sporting's supporters before Friday's 5-1 home win over Estrela da AmadoraRuben Amorim says he wanted to take the Manchester United job at the end of the season but accepted a mid-season appointment after being told it was "now or never".
"The season started, we started very well, and then Manchester United came, they pay above the compensation clause and the president defends the club's interests," Amorim explained. He has established a reputation as one of Europe's most promising managers, leading Sporting to two league titles - including the club's first in 19 years - but said he only wanted Manchester United as his next move.
He added: "Now I go home happier because I have explained. People say 'it's about the money', but there was another team that wanted to hire me before and they paid three times more than Manchester. "I will take my staff with me. That was always one of my conditions. I brought them with me since Casa Pia," Amorim said.
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