'All of them' - Ruben Amorim makes admission about Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United greats

Head coach Ruben Amorim has said he would like to try and have dinner with as many Manchester United greats as possible, including Sir Alex Ferguson.

Amorim's United contract officially commences today (Monday) after he took charge of Sporting Lisbon for the final time on Sunday evening. He watched his side recover from 2-0 down to beat Braga 4-2 and sign off with three points.

Amorim, 39, is now waiting to obtain a visa to start work at Old Trafford. His first game in charge will be against Ipswich Town at Portman Road in just under a fortnight's time.

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Amorim is tasked with trying to bring the good times back to Old Trafford, and his appointment has generated a wave of fresh optimism around the surrounding streets of M16. It is hoped he will be able to replicate his success with Sporting at United.

After taking charge of Sporting for the final time on Sunday, Amorim was quizzed on his move to United and specifically which club legend he would like to meet up with most. One journalist put four names to him: Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Roy Ferdinand and Ferguson.

Amorim used the opportunity to laud the latter, praising the sterling work he did during his time in charge at Old Trafford, before admitting that he would like to have dinner with each of them.

Amorim said: "Alex Ferguson was someone very special, he's above everyone else at that club. But it would be difficult to choose anyone. I will try to have lunch and dinner with all of them."