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Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly reached a verbal agreement in principle with Liverpool for the 2024-25 season. The 39-year-old has held discussions about a three-year contract and is set to become Jurgen Klopp's successor.
The 39-year-old Portuguese manager has had an incredible 2023-24 season with Lisbon and led the Verde e Brancos to the top of Liga Portugal. This will be Sporting's first league title in 19 years in his first full season at the club in 2020-21. Amorim also has the chance to complete the double as Sporting are also in the Taça de Portugal final against Porto or Vitoria SC.
Ruben Amorim likely to replace Klopp as Liverpool manager
The development according to Sky Germany also revealed that Ruben Amorim was also on Bayern Munich's managerial shortlist as a replacement for Thomas Tuchel, has an exit clause for this summer in his contract with Sporting.
No, I can’t guarantee I’ll stay: Ruben Amorim on future with Sporting
When about following Xabi Alonso's example at Bayer Leverkusen and publicly committing to the club for another season before the 2-1 win over title contenders Benfica, he said, “No, I can’t guarantee [I’ll stay]. I gave my word and I can’t go back on it. If we don’t win titles, I’ll leave Sporting. It was clear from the start, it was the bet I passed on to the players. We have to win titles.”
