Rúben Amorim and Hugo Viana's Transition from Sporting CP to Manchester Rivals

Amorim heads to Manchester United while Viana prepares to join Manchester City, ending a successful partnership at Sporting CP.

• Rúben Amorim will manage his final home game for Sporting CP against Manchester City before taking over as Manchester United's manager.
• Hugo Viana, Sporting CP's director of football, is set to join Manchester City, succeeding Txiki Begiristain in 2025.
• Amorim and Viana transformed Sporting CP, winning two Primeira Liga titles and significantly increasing player valuations through strategic transfers.
• Despite speculation, Amorim was clear in his desire to manage Manchester United, not City, due to his admiration for the club.
• Their departure marks the end of a successful era at Sporting, where their collaboration was pivotal in rejuvenating the club's fortunes.

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