Ruben Amorim has been strongly linked to become the new Liverpool manager as the club look to replace Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season.
According toSky Germany,Liverpool“reached a verbal agreement” with Amorim to become their new manager when Klopp departs at the end of the season. Yet the 39-year-old has denied that he has an agreement in place with the Reds or any other club.
Here is all you need to know about the man who could replace Klopp at Liverpool.
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Who is Ruben Amorim?
Amorim, 39, is Sporting Lisbon’s head coach in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
After retiring through injury at the age of 32, Amorim set his sights on coaching and took charge of Braga’s reserves. Three months later, he was handed the top job.
Sporting look set to repeat the feat under Amorim this year as they sit four points clear of Benfica at the top of the table with a game in hand.
Yes, Amorim speaks impeccable Englishand will have no issue with the language barrier should he move to thePremier League.
Despite never working in a professional footballing capacity in England, the young Sporting boss has a more than firm grasp of the language.
According to recent reports, Amorim has reached an agreement in principle with Liverpool to become their new manager.
It has been suggested that a three-year deal has been discussed, yet the Sporting manager has now denied that any agreement is in place.
“There’s been no interview with any club, no agreement with any club,” Amorim said. “This is the last time I’m going to talk about my future.
“The only thing we all want is to be champions with Sporting. Nothing will change.”
Matt Hobkinson was a Senior Sports Writer at Dexerto. Matt is a dedicated football and Formula 1 fan and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the sports. He has previously worked at PA Media, Manchester Evening News, Chronicle Live, Leeds Live and others covering the region’s football clubs and sports stars.
