Who is Ruben Amorim? Manager linked with Manchester United after Erik ten Hag sacked

Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is being linked with the vacant manager's job at Manchester United after Erik ten Hag's reign was brought to an end on Monday morning.

United have suffered their worst ever start to a Premier League season having finished eighth last term. The Reds have won just three of their opening nine league games and have a goal difference of -3.

Many fans expected Ten Hag to be relieved of his duties in the summer despite United beating neighbours Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Ten Hag survived Ineos' end-of-season review and yet his position was again under the spotlight during the October international break after a poor start to the season.

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Having made it through the international pause, United finally decided to part ways with the Dutchman after Sunday's 2-1 defeat to West Ham.

Amorim has emerged as the early frontrunner for the United job. The Sporting manager is understood to be on City's radar should Pep Guardiola decide to bring his time at the Etihad to a close. But who is the coach some of Europe's top clubs are monitoring? Here's everything you need to know about him:

Who is Ruben Amorim?

Age: 39

Nationality: Portuguese

Current club: Sporting

Previous clubs: Braga, Braga B, Casa Pia

Managerial honours: Primeira Liga x2, Taça da Liga x2, Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira

Clubs represented during playing career: Belenenses, Benfica, Braga, Al-Wakrah