Ruben Amorim's alarming private chat with pals 'leaked' in wake of landing Man Utd job

Ruben Amorim was reportedly left feeling 'exhausted' this week as he got set to be named the new Manchester United boss.

The head coach has agreed a deal until June 2027, which includes an option to extend for an additional year, and will start work on November 11 after overseeing Sporting's final two games before the international break, including a Champions League visit from Manchester City.

The ex-Portugal ace faced a 'now or never' ultimatum from United, disrupting his original plan to stay with Sporting until the end of the season. With just three days to deliberate, Amorim chose to embark on the mission to breathe new life into the Red Devils.

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Following a 3-1 triumph against Nacional on Tuesday, the 39-year-old revealed to those close to him that the ordeal had left him exhausted, according to The Athletic. Meanwhile, long-time colleagues noted a visible change in his demeanour, showing he may not be totally prepared for the intense scrutiny that awaits him in England.

Addressing the media for the first time since his appointment confirmation after Friday's 5-1 victory against Estrela da Amadora, Amorim said: "The season started, we know that we started very well and then this situation with Manchester United came.

"Manchester United appear, they pay above the compensation clause and the president defends the club's interests. I never discussed anything with the president about this bargaining.

"The only request I made was for it to be at the end of the season and I was told that it wasn't possible. It was now or never, or Manchester would go for another option.

"So, I had three days to make my mind up, to make a decision that changes radically my life. But I had three days to make this decision and that's what I did."

Amorim, who was on Liverpool's radar before they appointed Arne Slot, was asked about other offers he has received. He said: "I've had other opportunities the president and [director of football] Hugo Viana can confirm this.

"It's not the first or the second time that I have been requested by another team and I don't want another team. After Sporting I wanted that one, Manchester, and I want that context because that context allows me to do things my way and the club believes me that way. It's just like Sporting.

"There's a time when I have to take a step forward in my career. That's what happened. It was harder for me than to any Sporting fan, believe me, but I had to do this."

Referring to a previous job offer, he intriguingly revealed: "I go home more 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."

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