New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has shared an inspiring message he received from fellow Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho as he prepares for his first Premier League game at the helm.
Amorim, 39, will lead the Red Devils to Portman Road on Sunday to face Ipswich Town, aiming to kick off his tenure with a win. Expectations are high as United looks to turn a fresh page under Amorim’s leadership.
Ahead of the match, Amorim revealed that Mourinho, who managed Manchester United from 2016 to 2018, reached out with words of encouragement.
“José Mourinho sent me a message when I took over,” Amorim said. “He said Manchester United is a big club, with lovely people. It still is.”
Mourinho’s tenure at Old Trafford saw him claim the Europa League and League Cup but ultimately end in dismissal after failing to meet the club’s lofty expectations. Amorim will be keen to avoid a similar fate as he navigates the pressures of managing one of football’s most iconic institutions.
The new era under Amorim begins this Sunday, with fans eager to see if he can restore the glory days to Old Trafford.
