It has been claimed that Ruben Amorim has reached an agreement to become the future manager of Liverpool. According to reports, the present manager of Sporting Lisbon has reportedly come to a preliminary agreement to take over from the departing coach Jurgen Klopp at the conclusion of the season.
According to Sky Sports Germany, Amorim, who has made a strong impression as the manager of Sporting, is actively seeking to join Liverpool.
Reportedly, the 39-year-old individual is both willing and capable of entering into an agreement that will result in his continued presence at Anfield until at least 2027. Nevertheless, the outcome is not definite because negotiations with the present club, Sporting, are still under progress. The occurrence of the event has not taken place yet, indicating that there is still a possibility for complications to arise in the agreement.
The contract of the Portuguese coach in Lisbon is currently set to expire in 2026 and reportedly includes a release clause of £25m. Nevertheless, there has been a proposal to decrease this amount to a more rational £17 million for clubs located outside of Portugal.
Liverpool is reportedly aiming to negotiate a lower cost, potentially around £8.5m.
Bayern Munich has reportedly identified him as a potential contender to succeed Thomas Tuchel, while Chelsea has already expressed interest in his availability.
It is rumored that Liverpool is considering other options, and Xabi Alonso, a former midfielder, is thought to be one of the candidates they are interested in.
Nevertheless, the Spaniard has declared his intention to remain at Bayer Leverkusen following a remarkable season with the German club.
The announcement has enabled the Reds to concentrate their whole attention on Amorim, bringing a deal within closer reach than ever before.
Currently, Amorim’s Sporting team holds the top position in the Portuguese first division, leading rivals Benfica by 4 points and having one extra game to play.
Sporting triumphed in the league under Amorim during his inaugural season as manager, and the team has maintained its competitiveness ever since.
Amorim recently suggested that his tenure at Sporting may be nearing its conclusion, as he expressed uncertainty about his future with the club.
He explicitly stated that he cannot provide an assurance on his continuation at Sporting in the upcoming season.
“We will address my future at an opportune moment.” Now let’s prioritize our efforts on achieving championship victories, and subsequently, we may assess the outcomes that follow.
Should a contract be finalized with Liverpool, Amorim will assume the leadership of the Merseyside club, taking over from Jurgen Klopp who has declared his intention to resign at the conclusion of the current season.
Jürgen Klopp has been the manager of the Anfield team since 2015 and successfully guided the club to victory in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup throughout his tenure.