'That's life!' - Ruben Amorim responds to fans 'anger and disappointment' as new Man Utd coach opens up on decision to leave Sporting CP

Amorim was loved and cherished at Sporting having guided the club to four trophy wins in the last four seasons including two Liga Portugal titles. However, now that he is all set to leave the club midway into the 2024-25 campaign to join Manchester United as Erik ten Hag's replacement, fans are angry and disappointed with their manager.

United announced the arrival of the 39-year-old on Friday as they acted swiftly after Ten Hag departed Old Trafford earlier this week. Amorim, however, will formally leave the Portuguese club on November 11 and head to the Premier League. On Friday, the former Portugal international stood on the sidelines in his penultimate league game as the Lions thrashed Estrela Amadora 5-1.

After the game, Amorim spoke to Sport TV where he addressed the fans' anger as he said, "It wasn’t a normal week. Of course, I felt different this week. I understand the anger and disappointment of some fans, but that’s life. I was moved by today’s ovation. I’m already in task mode, I’m very grateful to all the fans, to everyone here. Today I did the same as always, I only thank the fans when we lose, as we won, today I went back to the dressing room.

"Of course, in the next game here at home, whether we win or lose 0-15, then I’ll say goodbye to the fans. It was the best period of my life, but I have to make my decisions and I take them naturally. I understand their pain, but we move on and time heals everything."

The young coach will next face his future Premier League rival Pep Guardiola on Tuesday night as Sporting take on English champions Manchester City in a Champions League clash.