As a backup plan “emerges,” Ruben Amorim makes the first promise about Man United.

Manchester United no longer needs to look for a new boss because Ruben Amorim was hired quickly and correctly.

The 39-year-old head coach of Sporting will join the Reds on November 11, the same day he gives up his job as boss of the Lisbon club. After Erik ten Hag’s exit was announced on Monday, Ineos knew exactly who they wanted to take his place.

The talks were over in a week thanks to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team. In the meantime, Ruud van Nistelrooy is keeping things together. MEN Sport has looked more closely at what other news outlets have said about Amorim’s hiring in our most recent look at the news headlines.

Why Xavi turned down United

The Independent says that the legendary Barcelona player was not impressed by the deal that the Reds gave him. United made an offer to Xavi that would last until the end of the season because Amorim might not be able to join until the summer.

But the former central player quickly turned this down because he wanted his new job to have a longer term.

What MEN Sport says: It seems like a strange move for Ineos to ask Xavi to be their new boss until the end of the season. If they thought Amorim wouldn’t be ready until the summer, they should have let Van Nistelrooy keep the job until the end of the season. It would save money because they wouldn’t have to pay another big salary, and the former United scorer has managed people before. Luckily, Amorim was able to join sooner, and Xavi didn’t want to take this deal because it would have made people question how Ineos made their decisions even more.

Reports say that Amorim replied to an email from a United Scandinavian Supporters Club personwishing him well after joining the club. According to reports, the Portuguese head coach replied, “Thank you very much for your help.”

“I will not let you down.”

The article from MEN Sport says that United fans will have dampened their excitement after seeing so many managers fail after Sir Alex Ferguson. Without trying to overthink such a short message, it may be good to note that Amorim decided to be positive instead of saying something negative like, “I will do my best.” Strong people are needed to take over this job and get United back to where the fans want them to be. An extremely strong remark may suggest that Amorim is that person.