Ruben Amorim, the newly appointed manager of Manchester United, is enthusiastic about reuniting with Manuel Ugarte, the talented Uruguayan midfielder he previously coached at Sporting Lisbon. Amorim is taking over the managerial role after departing from Sporting, where he had a successful tenure, and now faces the significant challenge of reviving United’s fortunes this season, particularly after a disappointing start under Erik ten Hag.

Ugarte joined the United squad during the summer transfer window as part of a whopping £180 million investment, which also saw other prominent players like Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui arrive at the club. However, Ugarte's transition to Old Trafford has been slow, with the midfielder yet to showcase his full potential in the Premier League since his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

Amorim's arrival is a welcoming sight for Ugarte, who thrived under his guidance in Lisbon for two seasons. The rapport they share could pave the way for Ugarte’s resurgence, reaffirmed by Amorim's passionate words: “All the Uruguayans I managed are incredible, and that’s why I love them. Ugarte is a very talented player with plenty of room to grow. I am very happy to have him back at Manchester United.”

Beyond Ugarte, Amorim is also inheriting another Sporting alumni, Bruno Fernandes, who has been a key figure in United's squad since joining from the Portuguese club in early 2020. Despite their paths never crossing during their time in Lisbon, Fernandes has expressed his admiration for Amorim's ability to revitalize Sporting during a tumultuous period for the club.

"I am a big fan of Sporting and watch a lot of their games," Fernandes said in a recent interview. “He brought the excitement back to the club during a time when things seemed divided among the board, fans, and players. Amorim transformed everything and united everyone.”

Diogo Dalot, another Portuguese player on the United roster, is equally optimistic about Amorim's appointment. He lauded Amorim as a "fantastic coach" who balances youthful enthusiasm with clarity of vision and high standards. "I think the Premier League suits players from Portugal perfectly. We come from a background of striving to prove ourselves and fighting for our places," Dalot remarked, echoing a common sentiment of pride among Portuguese players excelling in English football.

With Amorim at the helm and the potential for a more cohesive team effort, Manchester United fans have reasons to be hopeful. The arrival of supportive figures from Ugarte’s past may help the club turn around its current form and aim for a brighter future in both domestic and European competitions. Looking ahead, could we be on the verge of witnessing a remarkable resurgence at Old Trafford? Only time will tell.