Ruben Amorim dismisses speculation previously linking him with Manchester City job

“When Manchester United talked to me, I had no doubts because I had already something in my mind (that) it could be a possibility. With Manchester City or Hugo Viana? Nothing about that.”

Ruben Amorim will take be involved in his first Manchester derby as United boss this weekend (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruben Amorim says he never spoke to Manchester City about becoming Pep Guardiola’s replacement as the Manchester United head coach prepares for his first derby in charge.

The 39-year-old established himself as one of Europe’s finest up-and-coming coaches with his transformational work at Portuguese champions Sporting Lisbon.