It's taken a year... but Diallo says Ruben's sound system is ready to rock the Prem

AS anniversaries go, it wasn't the perfect present but the verbal hug he received from one of his players was cause enough for celebration for Ruben Amorim.

- BY JACK FLINTHAM

A year ago on Saturday, the Portuguese was announced as the new Manchester United manager, succeeding Erik ten Hag at a club who thought they had reached the bottom.

The United head coach wanted to take on his new role at the end of the 2024-25 season but the club were insistent. It was either November or never Amorim chose to jump on board.

Beaming in front of the packed press conference room, Amorim sent out a positive message as he looked to bring the current squad on the journey with him.

"I am a little bit of a dreamer and I believe in myself," he said back then.

"I also believe in the club as I think we have the same idea, the same mindset, so that can help.

"But I truly believe in the players also, I know that you guys don't believe a lot in these players, but I believe a lot and I think we have room to improve."