Sporting Lisbon head coach, Ruben Amorim, has addressed the ongoing speculation regarding his potential appointment as Pep Guardiola’s successor at Manchester City. With Guardiola’s contract expiring next summer and no current negotiations for an extension, rumors have been swirling about who might take over should he depart.
The speculation intensified following the appointment of Hugo Viana, a close associate of Amorim, as City’s new director of football. However, Amorim clarified in an interview with Cabine Desportiva that his career path is separate from Viana’s, stating, “Hugo Viana and I, we have different and separate paths. His appointment doesn’t mean that I’m going to Manchester City. We just have a very professional relationship, which will not last forever.”
Amorim’s remarks aim to quell any misunderstandings about his future while emphasizing his focus on his current role at Sporting Lisbon. As Guardiola’s future remains uncertain, City fans and pundits will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds in the coming months.
