Liverpool Denies Agreement for Manager Target Ruben Amorim, Clarifying the Situation
Liverpool Football Club has denied reports claiming that they have reached an agreement with Sporting coach Ruben Amorim to take over as the club’s next manager. Speculation arose on Tuesday suggesting that the Reds had made a contract offer to the highly sought-after coach. However, senior figures at Anfield have categorically refuted these claims and stated that no deal has been struck.
According to insiders at Liverpool, Amorim is indeed being considered as one of the options to fill the shoes of current manager Jurgen Klopp, who will be departing this summer. The process of identifying Klopp’s replacement is being led by Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of Football, Michael Edwards. While Amorim remains a strong contender for the position, Liverpool is still exploring other potential candidates.
Amorim’s impressive performance as Sporting coach this season has put him at the forefront of Liverpool’s consideration. Sporting Lisbon has enjoyed a successful campaign, particularly in their recent matches against Benfica. In the second leg of the Taca de Portugal semi-finals, Sporting secured a 2-2 draw, resulting in a 4-3 aggregate victory and a place in the competition’s final. Additionally, they clinched a last-gasp win in the Primeira Liga, putting them four points ahead of their city rivals at the top of the table with a game in hand.
If Amorim continues on this trajectory, he is on track to bring a second league title in four seasons to the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Furthermore, he could add a first Taca de Portugal to his previous achievements of securing two Tacas da Liga.
As Liverpool continues its search for Klopp’s successor, it is clear that Amorim’s success at Sporting has caught their attention. However, the club wants to make it clear that no agreement has been reached at this stage. Fans will have to wait and see who will eventually take charge of the team and lead them into the future.