Sporting have confirmed the money the club will be paid by Manchester United after Ruben Amorim was confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s successor. Amorim will take charge of United on November 11 once he has fulfilled his obligations at his current club.
United have paid around £10.6m to appoint the former midfielder, which included extra payments to release him from his 30-day notice period. His first match in charge of the Red Devils will be against Ipswich on November 24.
“Sporting has reached an agreement with Manchester United FC (hereinafter MUFC) in relation to the terms and conditions of the departure of coach Rúben Amorim, in return for which MUFC will pay Sporting €11,000,000 (£9.2m),” a statement from Sporting read.
“In addition, Sporting will have a benefit of €1,658,000 (£1.4m), relating to the extinction of credit rights, recorded as liabilities and contingent liabilities, as a result of the revocation and renegotiation of contracts relating to intermediation commissions. Lisbon, November 1, 2024. The Market Relations Representative.”
