Rúben Amorim, the head coach of Sporting Lisbon, has publicly apologized for his decision to travel to London for discussions with West Ham United regarding a potential managerial role. Amorim acknowledged that the timing of the meeting was inappropriate and expressed regret for not embodying the respect he always requests from his players. He extended his apologies to the fans, the club, and the players, admitting that even though he had informed the club before his trip, it was still a mistake.
Rúben Amorim has apologised to Sporting and their fans for travelling for talks with West Ham 💬 https://t.co/w36g7gSDSU
🗣"Obviously my trip was a mistake..." Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim has apologised for flying to London to hold talks with West Ham 💬👀 https://t.co/26a6y5Hcyz https://t.co/UAWDobXQ6W
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Ruben Amorim apologises to Sporting Lisbon following West Ham talks: ‘It was a mistake’ #WHUFC https://t.co/p1hXe2SVMT
Ruben Amorim has admitted it was a “mistake” to meet with West Ham United over becoming their new manager in the summer. #WHUFC https://t.co/J8XUym93GE
🗣️ Rúben Amorim on having talks with West Ham: “It was a mistake. The timing was completely wrong. I’m always asking my players to be respectful… and I wasn’t — even if I informed the club before. I’m so sorry and I apologise to fans, club and players." 🇵🇹 (Source:… https://t.co/QbXj3SWzGB
🚨🇵🇹 Rúben Amorim on travelling to London to meet with West Ham: “It was a mistake. The timing was completely wrong”. “I’m always asking my players to be respectful… and I wasn’t — even if I informed the club before”. “I’m so sorry and I apologise to fans, club and players”. https://t.co/O5YWhZ2gRm