Amorim Begins United Tenure, While Wing-Back Maxi Araujo Hints at City Aspirations After Pep Guardiola Chat
As Ruben Amorim officially began his role as Manchester United manager this week, a surprising twist emerged regarding one of his former Sporting Clube de Portugal players. According to reports, wing-back Maxi Araujo, whom Amorim has previously praised, has expressed a desire to join Manchester City after a recent conversation with City boss Pep Guardiola.
Amorim, 39, arrived in Manchester on Monday, following a victorious 4-2 farewell match with Sporting against Braga. United’s statement on his arrival highlighted the coach’s quick transition, stating, “Incoming Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim arrived at Carrington training complex on Monday afternoon after departing Portugal.” Amorim takes the helm at Old Trafford with expectations high, especially with links emerging to several Sporting players, including Viktor Gyokeres, Goncalo Inacio, and Araujo.
However, Araujo appears to have his sights set on a move to City rather than reuniting with his former coach at United. Speaking to Sport Witness via O Jogo, Araujo shared his hopes of working with Guardiola: “I hope so, I hope so… I asked him for a photo, we talked for a few minutes, and he congratulated me. I’m very happy about that. We talked about the game, nothing more.”
Amorim has previously spoken warmly about his Uruguayan players, including United midfielder Manuel Ugarte, whom he described as “a very talented boy with room to grow.” Amorim’s admiration for his former players has sparked curiosity around which Sporting talents may follow him to United, though Araujo’s latest comments suggest he might take a different path.
Ahead of Amorim’s first United match against Ipswich Town, team captain Bruno Fernandes highlighted the new coach’s strong bond with his players, emphasizing how Sporting’s squad bid him a heartfelt farewell. “It shows his great character and commitment to his players,” Fernandes remarked, underscoring the respect Amorim has earned as he embarks on his journey in the Premier League.
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