The secret behind MU's decision to choose Amorim

According to The Athletic, MU considered 6 candidates before placing their trust in Ruben Amorim, showing the strict coach selection process of the Old Trafford club.

Amorim was not initially considered by MU.

After sacking Erik ten Hag in October 2024 due to a poor start, the MU owners launched a campaign to find a successor. A "comprehensive data analysis" system was deployed to identify the coach who best fits the club's new vision, prioritizing those who follow the 4-3-3 attacking philosophy and have Premier League experience.

From a rigorous screening process, 6 outstanding names were selected including Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Frank, Marco Silva and Graham Potter. MU even informally contacted all 6 people, organizing direct or online exchanges. Of which, Tuchel and De Zerbi were the 2 most highly rated candidates, but Tuchel later chose to lead the England team, while De Zerbi did not reach an agreement.

Notably, Ruben Amorim was not initially on the list due to his lack of experience in England and different tactical style. However, during the discussion, Amorim's name was constantly mentioned as many player representatives and coaches considered him "the one who could become the new Pep Guardiola".

At the same time, Thiago Motta was also considered. Finally, after many rounds of evaluation, INEOS decided to give Amorim a chance in November 2024.

Although the Portuguese coach's first season saw United drop to their lowest Premier League position in history, he still guided the team to the Europa League final. Recently, the "Red Devils" have played well with 3 consecutive victories, opening up hope that United's choice is finally starting to bear fruit.

Source: https://znews.vn/bi-mat-sau-quyet-dinh-chon-amorim-cua-mu-post1599045.html