Ruben Amorim's 'different' choice of car speaks volumes about incoming Man Utd manager
Ruben Amorim has been appointed as Manchester United’s new manager and despite now being in charge of one of the biggest clubs in the world remains as humble as ever
by Daniel Orme · The MirrorLavish supercars have become trademarks of the modern footballer - but Ruben Amorim is NOT interested.
The Portuguese tactician has been appointed as Manchester United’s new manager following the sacking of Erik ten Hag. Amorim will officially take control later this month.
And while fans are excited to see him prowling the Old Trafford touchline sooner rather than later, Amorim will be remaining somewhat low-key when it comes to getting around Manchester.
It has previously been revealed that he prefers to drive a more conservative car as opposed to a fancy sports car. Petter Skogsletten and Geoff Labine - former course mates of the future United boss as he studied for master's degree in high-performance football coaching at the University of Lisbon - have opened up on just how humble Amorim really is.
Skogsletten said: "For him, it doesn't matter if you've been playing at this level, he's at the same level as you. He opened up and he was himself with you."
Meanwhile, Labine has revealed that the 39-year-old prefers to steer away from fancy possessions. Recalling a conversation with the new United boss, he said: "I would joke with Ruben because he's driving the most unassuming Smart car, those little cube cars.
"I'm looking for the Maserati or the Bugatti or something. He goes: 'No Geoff, you don't understand. I'm different. I'm not like that.'"
It is not the first time that Amorim’s humble character has been hailed as he prepares to take the reins at Old Trafford. Miguel Godinho, president of Ginasio Clube de Corroios, the side where Amorim got his break at the age of 15, revealed that kind of character he was.
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Speaking to Mirror Football, he said: "As a boy here he was a very good player. He was very humble and very respectful and always really calm and tranquil. He was always a good friend to his friends and very loyal. Exactly what we see now. He hasn't changed."
Meanwhile, Amorim has also underlined the type of person that he is having sympathised with Sporting Lisbon fans regarding his exit mid-season. He said: “In the next home game, whether we win or lose by 15-0, I'll be there to see what the fans want to give me. I understand their anger, but we move on and time heals everything. It was the best period of my life."
Amorin has put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half year deal with United. He will oversee his first match as the club’s new manager against Ipswich on November 24.
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