“Sporting” (Lisbon) coach Ruben Amorim recorded a resounding 5:1 victory over visiting “Estrella Amadora” in his last home game in charge of the team in the championship.
Next up for him is Jose Alvalade’s Champions League clash with Manchester City and the visit of Braga before taking on Manchester United.
“Sporting” is first in the ranking with a total asset of 10 points and a goal difference of 35:3.
“The situation was now or never. I had 3 days to make the decision, otherwise in 6 months I wouldn’t have received this offer. I had said that this is certainly my last season at Sporting.”
“Manchester United” began negotiations and paid more than the buyout clause. I insisted on staying until the end of the season, but they explained to me that this is not possible – now or never, because they would have turned to another option if I had delayed,” said Amorim after the match.