Ruben Amorim has explained why he will reject offers from Tottenham and Chelsea, with the two London clubs both in the market for a new manager. The Sporting boss has been heavily linked with replacing Antonio Conte and Graham Potter respectively, but unless instructed to by higher-ups, he has ruled himself out of contention.
In an interview with Portuguese outlet Diario de Noticias, as quoted by the Metro, Amorim admitted his concern with leaving a club he 'values' to test himself in a new league where he's not happy. The 38-year-old said: "The main factor is because I really like being here. And then, I’ve seen many coaches move to other leagues and not be happier.
"It sounds a bit cliche, but I think it’s an important factor in the decision [to be happy]. And I’m not looking for anything. And by the way, I want to value what I have and not what is said. And it’s been said so many times… I’ve already said it, I’ve had contacts with other clubs, Sporting even knows, but I always wanted to stay because I like being at Sporting.
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"If I ever have to leave here, either because I was pushed out with white handkerchiefs, or because I went to another club, it will happen. But being here doing my part, I won't be opening the door and leaving it ajar, because I think Sporting deserves another respect.
"If I have to go, I will. If I ever want to go, I’ll tell the president and Hugo Viana, and I’ll go. Right now, I want to stay here, I want to fulfil my contract and I have very clear objectives for what I want to do
"And the club that wants me like Sporting wanted me, has to pay the clause. Because my way of doing things requires it. I can’t invite myself to other clubs, because my way of leading doesn’t work that way.
"I’m very happy where I am, I want to stay here and I know very well that there are times when people say I’m going to other clubs and others when people say I have to leave because I’m not fulfilling my goals: and I’m not in the championship right now.
"But going back to the beginning, I’ve seen many coaches change from one moment to the next and then they are not happy. And Sporting is where I want to be. If I ever stop wanting it, I will change my mind and let people know."
According to the Metro, Amorim has a release clause in the region of €10million (£8.7million) in his contract with Sporting. It's said that Chelsea paid nearly twice a much to Brighton for Graham Potter, so all of a sudden it doesn't seem as bad of a deal...
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