'It was a mistake, I apologise' - Ruben Amorim regrets holding talks with Premier League club
The 39-year-old has become one of the most in-demand managers in Europe since the turn of the year and has been heavily linked with a potential move to the Premier League.
Amorim recently emerged as one of the leading contenders to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, with reports even going as far to say that he had reached an verbal agreement over a three-year deal with the Merseyside club.
However, the Portuguese strongly denied those reports earlier this month and insisted that «there was no interview with any club».
Liverpool have since turned their attention to appointing Feyenoord boss Arne Slot, but Amorim has now believed to be a potential candidate to replace David Moyes at West Ham; Moyes is out of contract at the end of the season.
Amorim issues public apology to Sporting fans after West Ham talksReports emerged earlier this week that West Ham had held talks with Amorim, and although the Hammers are yet to comment, Amorim himself has now confirmed that he flew to London to hold discussions on Monday.
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday ahead of Sporting's Primeira Liga clash with rivals Porto on Sunday, Amorim said: «So, let's get the elephant out of the room and I'll talk about it once. The first thing is to say that the club was aware of my trip. It's important and changes the context.
»Then, let's talk about the 'cloak of secrecy' that surrounded the trip… I 'secretly parked the car outside', 'secretly walked past 15 people, and took photographs', and 'got on a plane that was all done behind the club's back'. It didn't happen in
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