Ruben Amorim gave a potentially telling answer when asked about his Manchester United start date ahead of Sunday afternoon's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
The Sporting Clube de Portugal manager answered a number of questions on his future and United in his press-conference after the Lions' 3-1 Taça da Liga win against Nacional on Tuesday night.
On Monday, the Manchester Evening News reported the 39-year-old had agreed a deal in principle to become their new head coach - before Sporting confirmed United's interest in a statement the following day.
The statement detailed United's intention to pay Amorim's £8.3million release clause from his contract. It was an emotional night for supporters at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon following the news that it could have been Amorim's last game in charge. READ MORE: Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be without nine United players for Carabao Cup tie READ MORE: Ruben Amorim makes first United 'decision' as plans for backroom staff revealed Although he was received with a round of applause from supporters as he walked to the dugout before kick-off, Amorim quickly walked down the tunnel after shaking Nacional's manager Tiago Margarido's hand at full-time.
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