Chelsea will reportedly launch the offensive to sign former Liverpool managerial target Ruben Amorim if they sack Mauricio Pochettino.
According to a report by Evening Standard, Ruben Amorim is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are scouring the market for a manager amid uncertainties surrounding the future of Mauricio Pochettino. And they are ready to pounce on the 39-year-old Sporting CP boss if Pochettino is no longer at the helm at Stamford Bridge.
Ruben Amorim has seen his stock skyrocket in the last few years. The Portuguese tactician was already among the most highly-rated young managers in the world during his spell with SC Braga. However, his star has soared since joining Sporting CP from Braga midway through the 2019/20 season.
The 39-year-old has an impeccable record at Sporting CP, racking up wins while losing only 31 of the 222 matches he has overseen. In addition, Amorim has guided the Portuguese giants to five trophies in the last four years, including two Primeira Liga titles.
So, it is hardly surprising that Amorim’s stock has considerably risen, especially in the wake of the title-winning 2023/24 campaign. He was a target for Liverpool and West Ham United before talks stalled. Meanwhile, the Sporting CP manager remains on the radar of several other high-profile clubs, including Chelsea.
Chelsea’s interest in Ruben Amorim is understandable. While Mauricio Pochettino has done an admirable job of taking the West London club to sixth in the Premier League standings, his future remains uncertain amid disagreements over transfer strategy. So, while the Argentine tactician does not deserve to lose his job, speculation surrounding his future has risen in the last few days.
Amorim and Kieran McKenna have thus emerged as top targets to take over at the helm at Stamford Bridge if the Blues part ways with Pochettino. They have thus sounded out Amorim’s entourage over a possible summer deal.
It is unclear if the former Liverpool managerial target is ready to leave Sporting CP after publicly apologising to the fans for his talks with West Ham United. However, we might see Chelsea launch the offensive for the 39-year-old if Pochettino is no longer at the club.
