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Midfielder Casemiro has been impressed by Ruben Amorim’s transformative effect at Sporting Lisbon and says everyone is hungry to learn from the new Manchester United head coach.
Ruud van Nistelrooy brought the curtain down on his four-match reign as interim United manager with a 3-0 Premier League victory against Leicester on Sunday.
Amorim bid a final farewell to Sporting in style, securing a thrilling 4-2 comeback win at his former club Braga before jetting off to Manchester on Monday.
The 39-year-old joins United on a deal until 2027, with the option of a further year, and Casemiro is looking forward to working with Erik ten Hag’s highly-rated successor.
“We have not spoken but everyone speaks so well of him,” the Brazilian told reporters.
“Above all he is very true, very loyal. We cannot ignore how he has changed Sporting. We know that Sporting won many titles, changed the club with titles, with trophies. He has already proved that he is a coach that has won a lot.
“I think there is going to be a good template that everyone wants to grow, everyone wants to learn. I think that is the way to first help us grow to be at the top of the table.” Asked what level United can reach, Casemiro said: “Of course we have to keep improving. We have the players to do that.
“We have to keep growing. We are in a good dynamic. Now comes the international break then the most important part of the season, when there are many matches and when all players are needed.”
Amorim will be unable to lead coaching sessions until his work permit is granted.
But the Portuguese coach is allowed at United’s Carrington training ground for meetings, including speaking with interim boss Van Nistelrooy on Monday.
