SPORTING fans unfurled a huge banner in tribute to Ruben Amorim ahead of this evening’s clash with Manchester City.
Amorim, 39, was taking charge of his final home game in charge of the Portuguese giants ahead of his move to Manchester United.
Sporting fans unfurled an incredible banner
Amorim, 39, accepted the adulation of the fans
The Portuguese’s side took on Manchester City
Rather than show any bitterness towards their outgoing coach, Sporting fans expressed their immense gratitude.
Ahead of kick-off they unfurled an enormous banner even bigger than the centre circle.
It featured an illustration of Amorim with his arms folded, as well as the five trophies he won as Sporting boss.
The banner read “Obrigado” – Portuguese for “thank you”.
Amorim joined Sporting as boss in 2020 following a season at Braga.
As their boss he won two league titles, two domestic cups and one Super Cup.
He won two league titles, two domestic cups, and one Super Cup when he was their manager.
On Sunday, he will lead his last game as manager as he travels to his old team, Braga.
On Monday, Amorim is scheduled to start his official duties as Manchester United’s manager.
Amorim got into a heated argument with a British reporter before to the match against Man City.
When the incoming Man Utd boss politely refused to speak English, Cotterill bizarrely claimed: “It’s like a cold shoulder to your English fans.”
Amorim laughed off the comment, and was backed up by hordes of fans online.
The banner read ‘Obrigado’ – meaning thank you in Portuguese
