In England they guarantee that Sporting’s coach is indeed the choice to replace Pep Guardiola. ‘The Guardian’ assures that ‘citizens’ «are strongly considering» the Leonine coach if the Catalan’s contract is not renewed
Pep Guardiola leaves and enters… Rúben Amorim. This replacement, which A BOLA considered the day it became known that Hugo Viana would replace Txiki Begiristain as Manchester City‘s sporting director, is increasingly taken for granted in England. The unsuspecting The Guardian guarantees that the citizens they are “strongly considering the Sporting coach as their next manager” if the Catalan “leaves when his contract expires at the end of the season”.
news-item-description ellipsis-2-line">Sporting director has sealed an agreement with the ‘citizens’, who still don’t know if Guardiola will continue: if the Catalan doesn’t renew, the Portuguese will enter the equation… Expectation of continuity in the structure until the end of the season
With the hiring of the sporting director of the green and whites, the doors of the Etihad Stadium open to lions, with Rúben Amorim at the top of the priorities. At the end of his contract and after nine seasons at Manchester City — this journey began in 2016/2017 and has since led to six Premier League titles; two FA Cups; four League Cups; three Super Cups; a Champions; a European Super Cup; a Club World Cup —, Pep Guardiola is preparing to respond to the Citizens’ renewal proposal and the possibility of Hugo Viana not heading to Manchester alone depends on it.
In a recent interview, the Catalan has not yet lifted the taboo — «I have to reflect on the future, anything can happen», he said — and until he does so, the ghost of Amorim’s departure will always hover in Alvalade. And entry into England through City’s doors will only not happen if Guardiola decides to continue.
news-item-description ellipsis-2-line">‘Citizens’ coach says he is “tired” and remembers Johan Cruijff as his main reference
The Guardian even considers the coach of the green and whites «one of the best young coaches in Europe» and recalls that in the summer he was «in the race to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool», who «has held talks with Chelsea in recent years» and that he was “in West Ham’s thoughts when the club planned to replace David Moyes”. «Amorim flew to London to talk but would return to Portugal without an agreement being reached», he recalls.
The British daily also says that the Portuguese coach “has already shown his talent” even for Premier League clubs, “mainly by beating Tottenham in the Champions League in 2022 and eliminating Arsenal from the Europa League a year later.”
Now Manchester City is reserving Rúben Amorim, even more so as Hugo Viana is preparing to take on the role next season, but already working in collaboration with Begiristain «to ensure a smooth transition». Hugo Viana’s close relationship with Rúben Amorim is known and her success in Alvalade is clearly evident in the titles won since 2020: two championships; two League Cups; a Super Cup.
Hugo Viana and Rúben Amorim (A BOLA)
What City also knows, however, is that Rúben Amorim has a contract with the green and whites valid until June 2026 and a termination fine of 20 million euros. But this is a value that for a millionaire club like City is not a problem.
Manchester City: The Next Chapter with Rúben Amorim?
Well, well, well! The winds of change at Manchester City are blowing, and guess who’s standing in the eye of the storm? That’s right—Rúben Amorim, the man who seems set to take the managerial reins should Pep Guardiola decide it’s time to hang up his tactical board and retire to a cozy villa in the sun! Personally, I always thought ‘tactical board’ was just a posh way of saying ‘kitchen table’ where Pep gives his dog lessons on how to fetch his remotes in between watching Barcelona highlights!
The Guardian Has Spoken!
‘The Guardian’ is reporting that the Citizens are “strongly considering” Amorim if their esteemed Catalan maestro decides not to renew his contract at the end of the season. Now, one might ask: is it a good thing for a club when they have a coach lined up while their current one is still actively trying to win titles? Perhaps it’s similar to dating with a back-up plan—a little dodgy, but hey, sometimes love works in mysterious ways, right?
Rúben Amorim: The Rising Star
Forget about handing Pep a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’—that’s so last decade! The focus is squarely on Rúben Amorim. As ‘The Guardian’ describes him, Amorim is “one of the best young coaches in Europe.” And let’s face it, folks, if you’re being considered for clubs like City and Liverpool, you must have done something right—perhaps his secret weapon is putting a *magic* spell on the training ground lunch menu?
What About Pep?
Pep Guardiola’s future hangs in a balance not unlike that of a tightrope walker at a funfair—one wrong move, and it’s a long tumble! He’s been around for about nine seasons, amassing a collection of trophies that even a hoarder would envy. However, Pep has been *“reflecting on the future”*, which, let’s be honest, sounds like the sort of thing someone says right before deciding to take a gap year or reinvent themselves as an influencer.
The Transition Plan
With Hugo Viana stepping into the sporting director role at City, it seems the board is expecting a seamless transition. They know that Amorim has a contract until 2026, with a termination clause of a cool 20 million euros, which is a mere pocket change for City. Look, with the amount of cash they splash around, I’m half-expecting them to start hiring international talent with their leftover change from the vending machine—“Oh, you need a new striker? That’ll be 50p!”
A Good Fit?
There’s a good chance that Amorim could indeed fit nicely into the City regime. He’s already shown he can hold his own against the likes of Tottenham and Arsenal. To be honest, if that doesn’t get you a solid recommendation, I don’t know what will. Maybe a photo op with a pet cat would swing it?
Final Thoughts
So, as we sit on the edge of our seats to see what Pep decides, a little part of me can’t help but be curious about what a future with Rúben Amorim might look like. Will he steer Manchester City to even greater heights? Will he give those post-match interviews that have us all in stitches? Or will it just be a case of ‘out of the frying pan, into the fire’? Whatever happens, one thing’s for sure: football is the only job where changing managers feels like replacing your favorite sock—if it gets too worn, just throw it out and get a snazzy new one!
