Would Ruben Amorim be the youngest ever Premier League manager if he became Man United boss?
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After the sacking of manager Erik ten Hag yesterday (October 28) the Portuguese boss, currently at the helm of Sporting CP, has been the only one solidly connected with the job.
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Hide AdIn fact, many outlets - including NationalWorld - have reported that Amorim is already in advanced talks with Manchester United executives, who seem willing to pay his €10m release clause.
At 39 years old, Amorim is a relatively fresh-faced manager in the world of European football, having ended his playing career in 2016. But he has been in the dugout since 2018, and comes with a progressive style of play and plenty of trophies in his cabinet.
Some have asked if he would be the youngest ever Premier League manager - but not only does he not take that crown, he doesn’t even come remotely close.
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Hide AdThe youngest ever Premier League manager was Ryan Mason, who made his debut on the touchline in Tottenham’s 2-1 victory against Southampton in 2021. Appointed as interim manager for Spurs, he was 29 years, 10 months and eight days old at the time.
Meanwhile, the youngest active manager is Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, who had his first game in charge at the start of this season in a 3-0 victory away to Everton at the age of 31 years, five months and 22 days old.
Following him is Attilio Lombardo, who was 23 years, two months and eight days old when he made his debut as West Ham manager in 1998. That game ended in a 3-1 victory for the Hammers.
In fact, if Amorim was appointed today he would barely make the top 50 of youngest ever Premier League managers, being beaten by the likes of Ruud Gullit, Vincent Kompany and even Graeme Souness.
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