In an interview with SIC Notícias, David Bastos, a sports law lawyer, tries to explain the fact that the Sporting coach has not yet said yes or no to the transfer to Manchester United.
Rúben Amorim has not confirmed whether or not he is leaving Sporting. The coach soon promised a response to Manchester United’s interest, which is available to pay the 10 million euro clause to immediately hire the Portuguese coach. David Bastos, Sports Law lawyer, tries to explain the fact that Rúben Amorim has not yet said yes, or no, to the transfer to Manchester United.
For David Bastos, this indecision will certainly be related to the terms of the contract, namely the termination clause
“Despite all the information that is conveyed by the media in relation to this aspect of the termination clause, the truth is that for the analysis of the specific case, it would be important to know the exact terms in which this clause is written, namely who You have the right to exercise this termination clause.
It is very common for this faculty to only assist the worker or, in this case, the coach and, therefore, to this extent, formally it would have to be the coach who pays the termination fine, what then in a practical plan happens is that the club would transfer the amount to the coach’s account and the coach would make this money reach Sporting, naturally fulfilling all legal and tax obligations”, explains the lawyer.
“In the case of this option, the exercise of the termination clause will be exclusively attended by Rúben Amorim”, Manchester United would then transfer the value to the coach who would then hand that value over to Sporting. “In other cases, he may also assist a third party club that is interested in having the services of the coach and, therefore, that club could also exercise the termination clause”he adds.
“What often happens is that to avoid this formality, particularly when it falls on the worker, the coach in this case, clubs, to avoid this formality, establish an agreement or negotiate an agreement for amounts equivalent to or close to the clause, therefore, to facilitate this process”, adds David Bastos.
The lawyer also adds that Sporting may be demanding notice from the coach, which in this specific case would be 30 days, but Manchester United is without a coach, which makes the transfer more urgent.
After the victory against Nacional, this Tuesday, Rúben Amorim said he was focused on the next game, after it was already known that there was an agreement between the coach and the English club.
Manchester United is available to pay a clause of 10 million euros to immediately hire the Portuguese coach. All that remains is to make a transfer official, which took Sporting fans and the Sporting team by surprise.
If confirmed, João Pereira should be Rúben Amorim’s successor. At last night’s press conference, Rúben Amorim revealed that he has not yet made a decision, but promised to give an answer soon.
The ‘Will He or Won’t He?’ Saga of Rúben Amorim
In the world of football, indecision is often as valuable as a winning goal, and nobody illustrates this better than Sporting’s head coach, Rúben Amorim, who seems to be playing a high-stakes game of chess with Manchester United.
Let’s face it, to quote our esteemed friend Rowan Atkinson, “this is like watching a man trying to cross a busy street with no idea which direction to look!” Amorim has yet to give a clear answer on whether he’s packing his bags for the chilly streets of Manchester, despite the Red Devils being ready to fork out a cool €10 million for his services. Ten million! You could buy a lot of pies for that amount, or at least one exceptionally nice yacht! But I digress…
Sports lawyer David Bastos has dived headfirst into this contract quagmire, trying to unearth the reasons for Amorim’s silence. Apparently, the crux of the issue lies in the fine print of the termination clause—because it’s always about the fine print, isn’t it? This isn’t just any clause; it’s like trying to decipher hieroglyphics while holding a cup of boiling tea!
“Despite all the information that is conveyed by the media in relation to this aspect of the termination clause, the truth is that for the analysis of the specific case, it would be important to know the exact terms in which this clause is written,”
Ah yes, the classic lawyer move—hiding behind legal jargon while the rest of us just want to know if we need to practice saying “Oi, Oi, Oi!” in an English accent. Bastos explains that typically, it’s the coach (Amorim in this case) who has to activate this termination clause. But wait, there’s more! The clever back-and-forths involve Manchester United transferring the termination fee directly to Amorim, who then casually passes it along to Sporting—like an awkward game of hot potato, but with €10 million!
“In this specific case, the exercise of the termination clause will be exclusively attended by Rúben Amorim,”
And to make matters even more tantalizing, there’s chatter about Sporting possibly demanding a 30-day notice from Amorim. Let’s be honest here, Sporting’s fans must feel like they’re on a rollercoaster that just won’t stop! One moment you’re celebrating a victory, the next you’re holding your breath, wondering if your beloved coach will actually hitch a ride with United. The suspense is killing me—like waiting for the punchline in a Ricky Gervais stand-up set!
After a solid victory against Nacional, Amorim did his best impression of a politician by stating he’s focused on the next game while dangling the carrot of a decision “soon.” Talk about keeping the fans on the edge of their seats! One can only hope there’s no big reveal coming, like Amorim pulling off a ‘You’ve Been Framed’ moment. “Surprise! I’ve decided to coach Street FC instead!”
If Amorim indeed takes the plunge into the foggy English football territory, João Pereira is currently the hot favorite to replace him. Cue the speculation and conspiracy theories under the headlines—if we didn’t have this delightful mess, what would we have, eh? Perhaps a day where football clubs are run with logical decisions rather than emotional gut feelings! How frightfully dull.
So as we await an official statement from Amorim, one thing’s for sure—football never sat down to play its cards quietly. Whether he decides to join Manchester United or stay at Sporting, the only certainty is uncertainty and plenty of snappy headlines. Keep your popcorn at the ready, ladies and gentlemen, because this saga is just getting warmed up!
In an insightful interview with SIC Notícias, David Bastos, a prominent lawyer specializing in sports law, delves into the perplexing silence surrounding Sporting’s coach regarding his potential transfer to Manchester United.
Rúben Amorim has yet to clarify his position about leaving Sporting. In his prior statements, the coach indicated that he would provide a timely response to Manchester United, who is poised to activate the 10 million euro release clause to secure his immediate services. David Bastos sheds light on the implications of Amorim’s ongoing indecision regarding the lucrative offer from the Premier League giants.
According to Bastos, the current uncertainty likely stems from the specific contractual stipulations tied to the termination clause.
“Despite the plethora of information circulating in the media regarding this termination clause, it’s essential to examine the precise wording of the clause to understand who holds the right to invoke it,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of clarity in such legal matters.
“Typically, this right is exclusively granted to the employee or, in this scenario, the coach. Hence, in a formal sense, it would require the coach to initiate the payment of the termination fee. Practically, however, the club often pays this sum to the coach, who then takes on the responsibility of transferring the funds to Sporting, while also adhering to any legal and tax obligations,” the legal expert elaborated.
“In the event that Rúben Amorim opts to utilize the termination clause, the financial transaction would be routed directly through him,” stated Bastos, indicating that Manchester United would remit the payment to Amorim, who would subsequently facilitate the transfer to Sporting. “Alternatively, a third-party club expressing interest in securing the coach’s services might also be positioned to activate the termination clause,” he added.
“Often, to bypass this complicated formal procedure—especially when it involves the employee—the clubs may negotiate a settlement that aligns with or approximates the termination fee, streamlining the transfer process,” Bastos noted, reflecting on the common practices within football contracts.
The lawyer further suggested that Sporting could likely be expecting advance notice from the coach, which, in this instance, would amount to a standard 30-day period. Nevertheless, with Manchester United currently searching for a new manager, the urgency for a swift transfer is palpable.
Following his team’s victory over Nacional on Tuesday, Rúben Amorim stated he is prioritizing preparations for their next match, even as news of an agreement with the English club circulates among fans and analysts alike.
Manchester United is prepared to honor the 10 million euro clause to expedite the hiring of the Portuguese manager. All that remains is for the club to formalize the transfer, a situation which has left Sporting supporters and the team feeling a mix of shock and intrigue. If the deal goes through, it is anticipated that João Pereira will take over the managerial reins following Amorim’s departure. During last night’s press conference, Rúben Amorim confirmed he is still deliberating but assured that he would provide his final answer soon.
