Today Atlético received a hard and unexpected blow. He dropped his big alternative to replace Simeone in case the Argentinian decides to put an end to his red and white stage at the end of the season. The Portuguese Ruben Amorimcoach of Sporting Lisbon, was the number 1 candidate to take over Cholo’s legacy, but Manchester United took the leadwho will pay the 10 million of his clause to immediately integrate him into the team to replace the Dutchman Have Hag, who was fired.
Amorim had been on Atlético’s radar for some time and it was an option that was appreciated across all sectors of command. The Portuguese, at only 39 years old, has become one of the most sought-after coaches in Europe since his shock arrival at Sporting Lisbon in 2020 after dazzling at Sporting Braga. His colorful and modern football had attracted the attention of many powerful clubs and of course Atlético was one of them. Inside Metropolitan He was seen as the ideal person to succeed a true legend like Simeone.. Rúben Amorim leaves Sporting Lisbon with nine wins in nine games League and a record of 30 goals for and two against.
As OKDIARIO learned, investigations had already taken place among the coach’s entourage, always conditioned on the final decision taken by Diego Pablo Simeone, who is the absolute owner of its future. Any decision that Atlético wants to make on the bench depends on the Argentine, with a contract until 2027, although it is true that there is a clause that allows both parties to resolve it at the end of each season if the team has not respected its commitments. qualification objective for the Champions League.
The unexpected intervention of Man’U completely changes the scenario and forces the sports management and especially the football director to Carlos Bucero look elsewhere for Cholo’s hypothetical replacement, who He is experiencing what is undoubtedly his worst moment at Atlético since his arrival in January 2012, when the team was practically excluded from the fight for the title and in a compromised situation in the Championship League.
