Ruben Amorim comments on Liverpool speculation after emerging as top target
The Reds will be waving goodbye to the long-serving Jurgen Klopp in just under three months' time after the German announced his intention to step down from his position at the end of the season.
Once the dust had settled from Klopp's resignation bombshell, Reds fans began to roll the red carpet out for former midfielder Alonso, whose Bayer Leverkusen side are on the cusp of Bundesliga title glory.
However, the former Champions League winner has now confirmed that he will be remaining with Leverkusen for the 2024-25 campaign, forcing Liverpool to look down their list of alternative managerial targets.
Amorim — another relative managerial novice, albeit one with an extensive CV of success in Portugal — is thought to be the Reds' number one candidate to take charge now that Alonso has ruled himself out of the running, and he was quizzed on the links on Friday.
Amorim «very happy» at Sporting LisbonThe 39-year-old was speaking to the media after Sporting's 2-1 Primeira Liga win over Estrela Amadora on Friday, and he highlighted his long-running contract with the Portuguese giants, which does not expire until 2026 and is said to include a £12.8m release clause.
However, Amorim also made a slightly cryptic comment, telling reporters that they will see what happens with his future «in the end», saying: «Right now, I'm focused on Sporting. I'm very proud to be Sporting's coach.
»We're focused on winning titles. You'll see in the end. I have a contract and I'm very happy here. That's the most important thing, more than contracts, I'm very happy here. The focus is on
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