Manchester United strike deal for Amorim to start in international break

Extra paid to Sporting on top of release clause

ON THE BRINK: Sporting's head coach Ruben Amorim, who looks to be on his way to Man Utd.  Pic: AP Photo/Ana Brigida

Rúben Amorim will be the new Manchester United head coach after agreeing a deal to join from Sporting on a contract to 2027 but will not start until November’s international break.

United are paying the €10m release fee for the 39-year-old and about another €1m to shorten his 30-day notice period. Amorim will remain with Sporting for their next three fixtures, including the visit of Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday, and his first United match is set to be the trip to Ipswich on November 24.