Man Utd management proved a challenging, one-sided battle for Amorim, who expresses apprehension about his time at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, has laid out his ambitious plan to build a long-term era of success at the club, aiming to emulate the legendary tenure of Sir Alex Ferguson. Amorim envisions staying at the helm for two decades, steering Manchester United back to championship-winning status and European competition.
Last season, Amorim admitted feeling overwhelmed, likening managing Manchester United to going into a fight without protection. Despite this, he remains resolute, ready to start fresh and build stability for the long term. He acknowledges that last season used up his "credit," but he is determined to forge ahead and establish a solid foundation (News18, The Telegraph).
To achieve this, Amorim is focusing on changing the club's culture and leveraging Manchester United's rich history, fanbase, and financial resources. He has implemented a six-player leadership group, led by captain Bruno Fernandes, to hold players accountable and enforce new team rules focused on professionalism. Amorim is using video footage to publicly show players poor training performances, aiming to motivate improvement and treat players as adults with clear expectations (ESPN, The Telegraph).
In terms of transfers, Amorim has sanctioned a £128.5 million investment in forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha as part of rebuilding efforts. He has also made tough decisions, such as excluding Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the preseason tour, signalling a no-nonsense approach to selecting players who fit his vision (ESPN).
Amorim stresses that the idea of the culture, how they want to buy players, is a club thing, not just a manager's decision. In meetings with Bryan and Cunha, he advised them not to join Manchester United because of the manager, but because of the idea of the club. He has brought in players like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who are proven in the Premier League and have a good character (ESPN).
Amorim remains confident in Manchester United's financial resources and future earning potential, even without current Champions League revenue. His goal is to restore the club to European qualification and ultimately Premier League titles again. He believes that money is not an obstacle in achieving this ambition (ESPN).
In summary, Amorim's 20-year plan focuses on cultural transformation, disciplined leadership, strategic transfers, and a commitment to sustained success akin to Ferguson's legacy. Amorim's no-nonsense approach, combined with his vision for the club, promises an exciting future for Manchester United fans.
Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, is using video footage to publicly show players poor training performances, aiming to motivate improvement and treat players as adults with clear expectations. Amorim has also focused on sports like football, implementing a six-player leadership group, led by captain Bruno Fernandes, to hold players accountable and enforce new team rules focused on professionalism.
