Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is one of the main contenders to succeed Steven Gerrard as Aston Villa manager. Amorim, 37, has a reported 10 million pounds release clause at the Portuguese club and it is understood Villa have held talks with his representatives. Amorim has emerged as one of the most highly rated young coaches in Europe after his work with Sporting.
He speaks English and his reputation has grown since joining Braga in 2020, leading the Lisbon club to their first Premier Liga title for 19 years in 2020–21. Villa, however, have other contenders despite the strong interest in the former Portugal midfielder. Recall that former coach, Gerrard was sacked on Thursday after less than a year in charge following a 3-0 defeat by Fulham. Meanwhile, Villa started the post-Gerrard era under caretaker Aaron Danks with a 4-0 home win against Brentford that left them 14th in the Premier League.
Chidozie Chima | August 16, 2024
