Ruben Amorim is in headlines after the Portuguese football manager expressed modesty regarding the chant lyrics that Manchester United fans have created in his honor
Not aware of the viral video of football manager? Worry not, here’s the brief.
Recently, social media platforms, especially TikTok, X/Twitter, and Reddit have been buzzing with a viral clip featuring Man United fans chanting for Ruben Amorim.
Ruben Amorim Manchester United manager chant lyrics and original song name
Ruben Amorim taking in the entire Old Trafford singing…
"Take me home, United road,
To the place I belong,
To Old Trafford,
To see United,
Take me home, United road!"
pic.twitter.com/sjrUoPC8mG— ☈ッ (@TheFergusonWay) November 30, 2024
For the unfamiliar, the 39-year-old former player, who has overseen three matches as United manager, became the subject of the chant during their draw with Ipswich Town last week.
Man United fans sing his name to the tune of “Baby Give It Up” by KC and the Sunshine Band. Previously, during the early days of Amorim’s tenure, United fans were also heard chanting, “Amorim’s red and white army.”
However, the Portuguese manager has asked supporters to focus their chants on the players and the club instead.
Lyrics of the Ruben Amorim chant
Taking the most well-known part of the song:
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na now
Baby, give it up
Give it up
Baby, give it up
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na now
Baby, give it up
Give it up
Baby, give it up
Give it up
The United fans then insert their new gaffer’s name, as follows:
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na now
Ruben Amorim
A-mor-im
Ru-ben A-mor-im
Who is Ruben Amorim?
Born on January 27, 1985, Ruben Amorim is a Portuguese football manager. The former professional player is currently serving as the head coach of Manchester United.
As a player, Amorim spent much of his career with Belenenses and Benfica, winning as much as 10 major trophies, including three league titles, and earning 14 caps for Portugal, representing his country in two FIFA World Cups.
After retiring in 2017, he transitioned to coaching, starting at Casa Pia before stints at Braga B and Braga. He gained widespread recognition at Sporting CP, where he ended the club’s 19-year league title drought, winning the Primeira Liga and Taça da Liga double in 2020–21.
He was twice named Primeira Liga Manager of the Year, leading Sporting to another league title in 2023–24 before moving to Manchester United in 2024.
Wife and Children
Amorim is married to Maria João Diogo, an entrepreneur with a background in telecommunications engineering. The couple shares a son together.
Net Worth
As per various reports, Ruben Amorim’s net worth is estimated to be £13 million with an annual salary of £6.5 million.
Amorim will now lead Manchester United against Arsenal on Wednesday, marking their first clash with one of the Premier League’s elite under his guidance.