Ruben Amorim is being targeted by Vasco for his first job after Manchester United. Information is from Brazilian source vdg-castWhich would represent a sharp turn around after his spell at Old Trafford.
The report claims that the Rio de Janeiro club want a new coach and have put Amorim on their shortlist. Al-Rayyan's Artur George is said to be their priority target. However, Amorim is also under consideration and is currently out of action.
For Manchester United supporters, this will be a chance to see him try out his methods again, and also see if he will be more flexible. Of course, his time in England did not go according to plan.
The results proved inconsistent, pressure increased rapidly, and the project stalled. But now, he finds himself working with the Brazilian side in a completely different context.
From Manchester United headlines to the Brazilian rebuild
Manchester United's management brings global scrutiny. That environment shaped the story surrounding Amorim's time in England.
In contrast, Vasco, while historically important in Brazil, does not have the same financial strength or international expectation as Manchester United.
Twenty-five years ago, as remembered globo esporteThe Vasco team, led by Brazilian legends Romario and Edmundo, defeated one of the great Manchester United teams at the Maracana during the 2000 Club World Cup.
Today the picture has changed. Vasco is a club with relatively limited resources and has faced persistent problems both on and off the field.
However, according to VDG-Cast, the club is willing to pay a lucrative salary to secure a Portuguese coach. Amorim's free-agent status removes the need for a compensation fee, which could make him a more straightforward option than other targets.
Still, the scale of the task will be markedly different to Old Trafford.
What does this say about their next move
Amorim was once seen as part of the next generation of top European managers. Brazil, especially a move to a club outside the continent's most dominant powers, would signal a reset rather than a continuation at the highest level.
It remains unclear whether the talks made progress. However, the fact that his name is circulating in Brazil highlights the uncertain phase of his career after Manchester United.
Chances are that Ruben Amorim has his sights set high. That said, Wasco would be a low-pressure opportunity, and if he's desperate to return quickly the opportunity is there.
