Appointed as Klopp’s replacement, Rúben Amorim deflects interest from Liverpool

Appointed as Klopp’s replacement, Rúben Amorim deflects interest from Liverpool

After Klopp announced that, at the end of this season, he will not remain in charge, Liverpool are working behind the scenes to find an ideal replacement. According to the English newspaper The Timesos Reds aim to hire Rúben Amorim, after Xabi Alonso informs that he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen. Sporting’s Portuguese coach, in a press conference after beating Estrela da Amadora, pointed out that he is focused on his current team.

“Right now, I’m focused on Sporting, I’m very proud to be Sporting’s coach. We’re all completely focused on winning titles and, in the end, you’ll see soon. I have a contract with Sporting and the focus is on beating Benfica for the Cup .”

Portuguese champion in the 2020/2021 season, Rúben Amorim has led Sporting for five seasons. The team currently leads the national tournament with 68 points recorded in 26 rounds played, accumulating 15 unbeaten games in the competition.

According to the Portuguese newspaper RecordLiverpool would have to pay a termination fine of 20 million euros, the equivalent of around R$108 million at current prices, to sign him.


Source: Gazetaesportiva

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