Ruben Amorim reveals two key reasons why he joined Man United in his first interview since replacing Erik ten Hag

Ruben Amorim has revealed the reasons behind his decision to join Manchester United after giving his first interview since joining the club.

The 39-year-old touched down in Manchester on Monday and met members of the club’s INEOS-backed board of directors and was given a tour of United’s Carrington training complex.

Amorim He was tasked with reviving United’s season and sorting out the chaos left behind. Erik ten Hag After the Dutch was fired last month and will referee his first match in charge Ipswich On November 24th.

The Portuguese has become one of the most sought-after managers in Europe by leading Sporting Lisbon to two top-flight Portuguese titles – ending the club’s nearly 20-year wait – and is the only manager in Europe’s top leagues to have a 100 per cent winning start. to the season.

After taking the time to meet players from the first-team squad who were not on international duty, Amorim explained why he decided to join United despite previously revealing that other teams had tried to court him.

Speaking to MUTV, Amorim said: ‘First of all, I think I feel a connection with the club. When it comes to clubs, everyone knows Manchester United.

Ruben Amorim explains the reasons behind his decision to join Manchester United

But I feel a connection with the people in the club and that’s very important to me because I want to work with people I like and I feel a connection.

‘The second point is the history of this club. It’s also the moment when I thought that all people are hungry for success and that’s where I want to be, so you can be a part of something special, not just another one. And that’s something I really like.

‘And of course thanks to the fans, because in Portugal you listen to a lot of news from the media. But when you look at the matches here, when you look at the matches, the interaction with the managers, the players, I think it is a special club, even in difficult moments. So there are many reasons for this. But the first reason is that it is a club with a great history.

Of course I have to say the names. Even Sir Jim and Sir Dave, but especially Omar, Dan and Jason. I felt a connection and felt like we were at the same time. We want to do something special in a special club. “That’s why I think this is an important point,” he added.

More to follow.