FORMER Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is closing in on a shock return to football.
Amorim, 41, has been out of work since being sacked by the Red Devils at the start of January, but he is now set to replace at .
Ruben Amorim is set for a return to football as he closes in on the Benfica job Credit: AP
The former Manchester United boss is likely to replace Jose Mourinho Credit: PA
SunSport understands that Amorim is being lined up by the Portuguese giants .
The Special One but only finished THIRD – outside of the qualification places.
After less than a full year in charge at the Estadio da Luz, he has been called by old mate and under pressure chief in Madrid to sort out the mess of a changing room there.
It leaves Benfica president Rui Costa to turn to previous managerial rival, but good friend, Amorim.
The ex-United head coach won the league twice with Benfica’s bitter city rivals Sporting between 2021 and 2024.
Amorim played at Benfica during Costa’s time there as sporting director and retired under his watch in 2017.
He also lifted the Portuguese League Cup on two occasions as well after doing so with Braga in 2020.
Ex-Benfica and AC Milan attacker Costa is still a big fan of Amorim, who made his name as one of the best up-and-coming coaches in the game before a horror spell at .
Benfica president Rui Costa is a big fan of Amorim Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
following their draw to Leeds shortly after new year.
Amorim lasted just 63 matches in charge, winning only 25 – losing 23.
In the Prem, Amorim saw United drop dramatically down the table, losing 19 games and winning 15.
He has always been admired by , who now have former Sporting director Hugo Viana in place.
But Amorim is not expected to be on their shortlist .
He is keen to rebuild his career back in Portugal, with.
Barring a late U-turn, Amorim will not be heading to Manchester again anytime soon.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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