- Amorim was approached by other clubs
- Al-Nassr and West Ham both made offers
- Coach had his eye on 'more attractive project'
Getty Images SportRevealed: The two clubs that offered to pay Ruben Amorim's €10m release clause before Sporting CP boss agreed Man United move
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Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The first club to make contact with Sporting were West Ham. Amorim travelled to London to discuss the club vision and terms, but rejected their offer after it didn't fit his own goals. The second were Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, who were ready to pay him €20m (£17m/$22m) per year.
Getty Images SportWHAT AMORIM SAID
Seemingly referring to Al-Nassr's offer, Amorim said that he had an offer from a club that would see him earn three times as much as he will earn since replacing Erik ten Hag as Red Devils boss.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR AMORIM?
With the Portuguese manager's next destination now set in stone, Amorim has two games left at Sporting CP before he takes charge at Old Trafford on November 11. The first game will be a Champions League clash against rivals-to-be Manchester City and the second will be his final league game in charge against Braga.
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