</p> <h2>A Surprise Everyone Had to Speak With</h2> <p>“You seem very calm,” said Mark Chapman.</p> <p>«I’m calm because I’m going to be fine, no matter what happens at this point in my life. Manchester United may change my life, but it won’t change the way I am. If something happens, I’ll be frustrated but everything will be fine». </p> <p> He wasn’t switching off, but refusing to lean into the natural anticipation for what lay ahead. But it’s this calmness,หลวง that Amorim trumpets as the key to navigating the pressure, promises, and potential pitfalls. Assuring that he «doesn’t control the results», but knows «what to do». He clearly believes in orchestrating the human side of the game. This time it was with Manchester’s legacy fueling the conversation.</p> <p> He believes connection with the players can be one of the driving forces of success. «Maybe because I am an emotional person, maybe because I’m different from the last coach – perhaps because they think I’m the right man. People always believe that the next man is the right one,» he joked. </p> <h2>Building a Legacy Brick by Brick </p> <p>Amorim doesn’t know if he’ll have the same success as in Portugal, saying his rise was rapid thanks in pure to his understanding of Portuguese football. But the early steps inform him.</p> <p>“I went to Casa Pia because I wanted to be a head coach.</p> <p>I had to go to the third division. It was to feel what it’s like to be a coach and</p> <p>because it’s close to our home.” He wasn’t getting calls from Benfica because ανά<br /> he couldn’t control anything there. “In my view of watching football, the head coach has to control. Not to decide everything, but to control.”</p> <h2>The Departure That Wasn’t Meant To Be</p> <p> Former Benfica president Luís Filipe Vieira has publicly shared that he’d invited Amorim to join Benfica’s setup, but the coach declined.</p> <p>“At Braga I had better conditions. I was very lucky in my first games with the first team, it was a ‘trap’ for</p> <p>president António Salvador, my good friend. We beat FC Porto and Benfica with great luck, and I know that. This changed my life. I went to</p> <p>Sporting, and the rest is history,” he says.</p> <p>“Besides, I’m not ashamed to say that I had a psychologist. At the end of my football career, I wanted to change some things about myself.</p> <p>University was to learn other things because, as a footballer, we think we know everything. But no,” he further admitted, highlighting the importance of his technical committee.</p> <p> <p>He’s referencing a time when he clearly needed a mental shift and the decision to seek external help opens up a whole other side to Amorim.</p> <p>It’s a brave disclosure, reflecting the desires for growth that underpin this entire career. </p> <h2>What specific strategies or practices does Ruben Amorim use to build a strong connection with his players?</h2> <p><span> ## The Calm Confidence of Ruben Amorim</p> <p>**Today, we’re joined by the rising star of football management, Ruben Amorim. Ruben, welcome to the show.**</p> <p>**[Alex Reed]** Thank you for having me.</p> <p>**You’ve been making headlines lately, and it seems everyone’s talking about your potential move to Manchester United. You appear incredibly calm amidst all the speculation. Can you share your secret?**</p> <p>**(Alex Reed):* * “I’m calm because I believe I’ll be alright no matter what happens. Manchester United could certainly change things, but it ultimately won’t change who I am. If something doesn’t go as planned, I’ll be disappointed, sure, but I’ll bounce back. That’s just how I am.”</p> <p>**You’re facing immense pressure and expectations. How do you handle it all?**</p> <p>**(Alex Reed):* * “ [Calmness] is key for me. I don’t have control over the results on the field, but I know what I need to do to prepare my team and build a strong connection with them.</p> <p>That human connection, that understanding, is crucial to success, I believe. Maybe it’s because I’m an emotional person, maybe because my approach is different from some other coaches… perhaps the players see something in me that inspires them.</p> <p>**We’re seeing a lot of excitement about what you could bring to Manchester United. What are your thoughts on managing a team with such a rich history?**</p> <p>**(Alex Reed):* * “It’s an incredible privilege to be even considered for a club like Manchester United. The legacy, the passion of the fans, the players… it’s truly inspiring.”</p> <p>**We’ll have to wait and see what the future holds. Ruben, thanks for your time and insights. 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