Ruben Amorim appears increasingly likely to become Liverpool’s choice to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, with the Portuguese coach nearing a summer move to Anfield.
Amorim has emerged as the frontrunner for the Reds in recent weeks, becoming a heavy favourite for the role.
While much media attention has focused on former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement for Klopp, Amorim’s impressive work in Lisbon has garnered admiration from Liverpool’s leadership.
Amorim steered Sporting to their first league title in 19 years during his first full season with the club in 2020-21, and he appears poised to replicate that success this season.
Sporting’s recent 2-1 victory over title rivals Benfica, placing them four points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand, intensified speculation about the 39-year-old’s future.
Reports from Portugal suggested that talks between Amorim and Liverpool took place shortly after the crucial victory.
Subsequent reports indicated that a three-year contract has been drafted for Amorim, who would work within the new organisational structure led by Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of Football, Michael Edwards, and Liverpool’s Director of Football, Richard Hughes, starting next season.
Additional reports from Germany via Sky Germany on Tuesday morning suggested that Amorim has agreed in principle to a three-year deal with Liverpool, although final terms are yet to be settled with Sporting.
Bayern Munich reportedly had Amorim on their shortlist to replace the departing Thomas Tuchel this summer.
Amorim’s refusal to guarantee his stay at Sporting next season adds further credence to these reports.
It’s rumoured that he could be secured for approximately €15m (£12m).
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