Manchester United has appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Erik Ten Hag. Amorim, currently with Sporting Lisbon, will take over on November 11. Ten Hag's tenure ended after a poor start to the season, leaving United 14th in the Premier League.
Erik Ten Hag was sacked after Manchester United's disappointing performance this season, which saw them win only one of their first nine league matches. The club's management decided to seek a new direction, leading to the appointment of Amorim.
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