Ruben Amorim's first game as Man Utd boss decided after Sporting Lisbon agreement reached

Manchester United fans will be forced to wait nearly a month for first game in charge.

The Red Devils with on Wednesday, having identified Amorim, 39, as their top pick to replace . United executives pulled the trigger and following a dismal start to the season which leaves them languishing 14th in the table.

has been appointed caretaker manager and oversaw at home to City in the . It was hoped that Amorim would be in the dugout or at least watching from the stands on Sunday when the Red Devils host , but Van Nistelrooy's services will be required for three more games.

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explain that United and Sporting's €12million (£10m) agreement will see Amorim remain in his current post until the international break, having negotiated around his 30-day notice period. The Portuguese champions also have three fixtures until then, firstly against Estrela da Amadora on Friday before hosting in the next Tuesday.

Sporting then travel to play Amorim's former club, , on Sunday, November 10, a match which will mark his farewell. It means that the ex- international's first game as United manager will be away to on Sunday, November 24.

The Red Devils will come up against former coach Kieran McKenna at Portman Road, hoping to have enjoyed a bounce under Van Nistelrooy. After facing Chelsea, Van Nistelrooy's men will take on Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki next Thursday in the , a competition which they're still without a victory in.

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United's fourth home game in a row will be against Leicester, this time in the Premier League. Once Amorim takes over, Van Nistelrooy hopes to play a role, having been brought back to Old Trafford by Ten Hag in the summer as an assistant coach.

"Of course – I came here as an assistant to help the club," former Red Devils striker Van Nistelrooy declared after guiding his side to victory. "Now in this role, I'm helping as long as needed. In the future in any capa­city, I'm here to help the club further to build towards the future – that's what I'm here for."

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