Ruben Amorim will start life at Manchester United next week and bring with him a similarity that the 39-year-old appears to share with Sir Alex Ferguson
New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has been labelled a "father figure" by one of his players – a title Sir Alex Ferguson was also given by David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo .
In light of the Portuguese coach's impending move to United, defender Reis opened up regarding the imminent departure and its effect on the team. The 29-year-old boldly stated that Amorim played a "father" role within the club, a sentiment extending beyond just him to numerous others at the Primeira Liga side.
The Brazilian's words echo that of several United stars when discussing their relationship with Sir Alex. Beckham, who arrived in Manchester as a trainee in 1991, eventually went on to stunning success after being a key member of United's legendary 'Class of '92'. Similarly expressing deep admiration, Nani, in an interview with The Guardian, lauded Ferguson, characterising him as a quintessential paternal archetype.
He recalled: "When my dad was sick in London and was in hospital very bad, in a coma I had a conversation with . I said: 'Boss, I don't feel good.' We are in a key moment in the league and the Champions League, but I say: 'Boss, I don't feel good. I want to see my dad'.
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