My Impending Departure Has Affected Players Morale At Sporting Lisbon –Amorim

Manchester United bound manager, Ruben Amorim has disclosed that his impending departure from Sporting Lisbon has affected the players morale.

Recall that Amorim has signed a contract until June 2027, with the option of a further year, and will take charge of his first United match at Ipswich on November 24.

The Red Devils have paid Sporting an extra €1m (£840,000) on top of his €10m (£8.4m) exit clause for an early release from his 30-day notice period.

Speaking in a press conference ahead of Sporting Lisbon visit to Nacional tonight, Amorim stated that his players are devastated with the news of his departure.

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“I felt the players were different during the meeting because I couldn’t say everything was fine, that nobody reads the news or feels anxiety,” Amorim said ahead of the visit of Nacional tonight. “I know my players feel anxiety.

“There was no revolt; I’m capable of handling revolts, and there were revolts when I arrived here with all the problems. There aren’t any now. They know me very well. I’m honest with you when I say they weren’t themselves.

“Reading the news, I realised they were nervous, anxious. We have a series of very complicated games ahead; it’s not going to stay like this. That’s why I said it, but there was clearly no revolt. I didn’t need (Sporting captain) Morten (Hjulmand) to hold back his team-mates because I handle my problems, and they know me well.”