Despite his attempts to be discreet, Amorim's excitement was evident when he was queried about his views on the English top-flight league, to which he succinctly replied with a smile, "Everything."
Amorim, who is currently in discussions with Manchester United regarding the terms of his move, including the £8.3 million release clause and the additional costs to bring his coaching staff, was cautious with his words during the media interaction before Sporting's match against Estrela da Amadora.
The 39-year-old, who has led Sporting to two Primeira Liga championships since his arrival from Braga, is set to become the first managerial appointment under the new leadership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United.
While he was tight-lipped about the specifics of the negotiations, he acknowledged the complexity of such a transfer, stating, "It's a negotiation between two clubs. It's never easy. Even with the clauses, they have to talk."
He promised clarity after the upcoming game, saying, "We will have clarification after the game. It will be very clear, so it's one more day. After the game tomorrow, we will have the decision made."
Manchester United, who recently triumphed over Leicester 5-2 in the Carabao Cup under the interim management of Ruud Van Nistelrooy, had hoped to expedite Amorim's arrival for the weekend's match against Chelsea.
However, due to a 30-day notice period in Amorim's contract with Sporting, further negotiations were necessary. The two clubs have agreed on a £10 million fee for Amorim to join immediately during the international break, allowing him to complete three more matches for Sporting, including a Champions League match against Manchester City.
Amorim is then expected to start his tenure at Manchester United from November 11, with his first match in charge scheduled for November 24 at Ipswich Town.
United defender Diogo Dalot commented on the potential appointment, saying, "Obviously, he is a good manager. We do not know if he's coming or not, we see the rumors like everybody, but we will focus on what we have here. Doing our job. What the future brings, we will be ready."
