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'It's a big step for him' - Bayern's Joao Palhinha speaks out on 'friend' Ruben Amorim's move to Man Utd

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<p>Set to take over from Erik ten Hag, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/now-or-never-ruben-amorim-appointed-man-utd-head-coach-outgoing-sporting-cp-boss-request-rejected/bltab28f3bb782e2930" target="_blank">Amorim will assume his managerial duties</a> at United on November 11, with his contract running through June 2027. The 39-year-old Amorim will become the sixth full-time manager at the club since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Amorim’s <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruben-amorim-told-must-abandon-winning-philosophy-to-be-successful-man-utd-squad-called-out-awful-athleticism/blt70ede8d3d22a33c1" target="_blank">success at Sporting CP</a> laid a solid foundation for his current role, earning him significant recognition in European football. During his tenure, he led Sporting to two Portuguese league championships, with one ending an 18-year title drought for the club. The United board is banking on Amorim’s track record of overcoming odds and establishing a winning culture, both of which align with the club’s aspirations to recapture its former glory.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Palhinha expressed admiration for Amorim’s career milestone, calling it a significant achievement and he emphasised his former team-mate and coach's readiness for such a prominent role.</p><p>"I wish him all the best," the Bayern midfielder told reporters on Tuesday. "It's a big step for him and he deserves it. As a former team-mate and friend, I wish him all the best and much success."</p>

WHAT PALHINHA SAID

<p>As Amorim prepares to officially take charge, former United striker <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruud-van-nistelrooy-stance-man-utd-chelsea-draw-incoming-ruben-amorim-faces-big-decision/blt01e29686b24e7937" target="_blank">Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to work in an interim role</a>. He will oversee the next two matches - a Europa League fixture against PAOK on Thursday night, followed by a Premier League showdown with Leicester City on Sunday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

'It's a big step for him' - Bayern's Joao Palhinha speaks out on 'friend' Ruben Amorim's move to Man Utd | Goal.com

Bayern Munich&apos;s Joao Palhinha congratulated his &quot;friend&quot; Ruben Amorim on his move to Manchester United in what is a &quot;big step&quot; for the manager.

&apos;It&apos;s a big step for him&apos; - Bayern&apos;s Joao Palhinha speaks out on &apos;friend&apos; Ruben Amorim&apos;s move to Man Utd