Ruben Amorim moved to close down speculation over his future at Manchester United, insisting his focus remains with the Red Devils after weeks of unrest. The Portuguese coach said plainly that United would be his sole priority as he was asked about outside interest and the club\u2019s recent managerial appointment.<\/p>\n
That day has been delayed by the club\u2019s surprise decision to hire Jos\u00e9 Mourinho. Quizzed about the appointment of his legendary compatriot, Amorim took the opportunity to distance himself from Benfica and any other club. \u201cWe\u2019ll be here watching to see what happens,\u201d he told DAZN, \u201cbut focused only on Manchester United, and that will be my only club.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 40-year-old has not always sounded so certain. Scarcely three weeks ago he admitted: \u201cSometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here for 20 years.\u201d Those comments have been revisited during a period many have judged as a desperately underwhelming start to the season.<\/p>\n
People close to the club\u2019s hierarchy are thought to remain in favour of the Portuguese coach, but the reasons are debated. It is unclear whether their support reflects belief in his methods or a reluctance to pay the reported \u00a312 million ($16.3 million) required to terminate his contract.<\/p>\n
Speaking ahead of Saturday\u2019s much-needed victory over Chelsea, Amorim expressed confidence about his immediate future at Old Trafford. \u201cAfter one year of experience in this club, it\u2019s hard to imagine what is going to be the next 12 [months]. [But] I expect to be here. That is the first point,\u201d he told Sky Sports.<\/p>\n
For now, the narrative is one of containment: Amorim has publicly committed to Manchester United, while the club\u2019s decision to appoint Jos\u00e9 Mourinho has postponed any reckoning over whether the coach will remain beyond the current campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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