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Nov 2024
23m 20s

Mark Chapman meets: Ruben Amorim

Bbc Radio 5 Live
About this episode

In a special interview, new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim speaks to Mark Chapman about his appointment.

Amorim explains why he already feels a connection with the club’s fans, and why his new role won’t change him as a person.

He also talks about his time in Portugal, including how being released as a player by Benfica impacted him.

TIMECODES 02:30 Making a connection with Man Utd fans 04:00 Being an emotional character 11:00 On seeing a psychologist as he came to the end of his playing career and prepared to become a coach 14:00 Getting inspiration from Jorge Jesus and Leonardo Jardim 18:00 The driving force behind each managerial move he’s made 21:00 On how moving to the club will change his life

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