Liverpool’s quest for a new manager has intensified, and Sporting boss Ruben Amorim has reportedly instructed his agent over a potential £17m approach from the Reds.
The managerial race is heating up, with Amorim, Xabi Alonso, and Roberto De Zerbi emerging as prime candidates to fill Jurgen Klopp‘s shoes.
Despite early rumours linking Ruben Amorim to Liverpool, Record reports that the Reds have made no official approach as of now.
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The Sporting manager, however, isn’t sitting idly by, as he has instructed his agent to dismiss any potential offers until the current season concludes. Amorim remains focused on his duties at Sporting and is keen to avoid distractions.
While Liverpool may not appoint a new manager until the season’s end, the timing of negotiations could be crucial.
A sporting director is expected to be the first point of contact, but swift negotiations with a new manager might be on the horizon.
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Amorim’s cautious approach may either work in his favour or risk him being overlooked in the dynamic managerial shuffle.
It’s worth noting that Amorim’s services come with a £17m release clause for foreign clubs, a figure set in his contract when Sporting acquired him from SC Braga in 2020 for around £8m.
In the context of the world-record coaching fee paid by Chelsea for Graham Potter (£21.5m), Amorim’s potential cost appears relatively modest, raising eyebrows in Liverpool’s pursuit of a new gaffer.
As the managerial saga unfolds, will Liverpool make their move for Amorim, or will the release clause become a stumbling block in this high-stakes race for Klopp’s successor? Only time will tell!
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