Manchester United appoint Amorim, sixth permanent boss since 'Fergie time'

Portuguese Ruben Amorim has been appointed the head coach of Manchester United, making him their sixth permanent boss since the legendary Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

Former Sporting CP manager Amorim has replaced Dutchman Erik ten Hag. The 39-year-old has signed a contract until 2027. “Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football,” United said in a statement.

“Highly decorated as both a player and coach, his titles include winning the Primeira Liga twice in Portugal with Sporting CP; the first of which was the club's first title in 19 years. Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to take charge of the team until Ruben joins.”

Amorim will not be available for Sunday's Premier League match against Chelsea at Old Trafford. Nistelrooy is expected to manage the side for at least two more matches until the Portuguese officially takes charge.

Below is the list of all the coaches who managed United since Fergie left:
David Moyes
In charge: July 1, 2013-April 22, 2014
Matches: 51
Win-Draw-Loss: 27-9-15
Trophies won: 1 (Community Shield)
Ryan Giggs (caretaker)
In charge: April 22, 2014-May 11, 2014
Matches: 4
Win-Draw-Loss: 2-1-1
Trophies won: 0
Louis van Gaal
In charge: July 16, 2014-May 23, 2016
Matches: 103
Win-Draw-Loss: 54-25-24
Trophies won: 1 (FA Cup)
Jose Mourinho
In charge: May 27, 2016-Dec. 18, 2018
Matches: 144
Win-Draw-Loss: 84-32-28
Trophies won: 3 (Europa League, League Cup, Community Shield)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
In charge: Dec. 19, 2018 (On interim basis, made permanent in March 2019) - Nov. 21, 2021
Matches: 168
Win-Draw-Loss: 91-37-40
Trophies won: 0
Michael Carrick (caretaker)
In charge: Nov. 21, 2021-Dec. 2, 2021
Matches: 3
Win-Draw-Loss: 2-1-0
Trophies won: 0
Ralf Rangnick (interim)
In charge: Dec. 3, 2021-May 22, 2022
Matches: 29
Win-Draw-Loss: 11-10-8
Trophies won: 0
Erik ten Hag
In charge: May 23, 2022-Oct. 28, 2024
Matches: 128
Win-Draw-Loss: 70-23-35
Trophies won: 2 (FA Cup, League Cup)
Ruud van Nistelrooy (interim)
In Charge: Oct. 28, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024
Matches: 1
Win-Draw-Loss: 1-0-0
Trophies won: 0