Lisbon, Portugal — Ruben Amorim is quickly winning the hearts of Manchester United supporters as he prepares to step into the role of head coach for the team. This week, he guided his current club, Sporting Lisbon, to a remarkable 4-1 victory against Manchester City in the Champions League, showcasing his potential as a manager.

As Amorim gears up for his final home match with Sporting after a prosperous tenure of over four years, he humorously remarked that United fans might view him as “the new Alex Ferguson” if he managed to pull off a victory against City, a club considered one of the top contenders for the prestigious European title. While this comparison may raise eyebrows—given Ferguson’s esteemed reputation as one of the sport’s greatest managers after his successful reign at Old Trafford from 1986 to 2013—it’s clear that the longing for rejuvenation within Manchester United is palpable.

Supporters are hopeful that Amorim could be the catalyst for a much-needed revival, especially if he brings Viktor Gyokeres, the talented Swedish striker, into his plans at Manchester. Gyokeres significantly influenced the match by scoring a hat trick, including two penalty conversions, helping turn the tide after Sporting initially fell behind at Estadio Jose Alvalade.

In support of their coach, Sporting fans displayed a massive banner prior to the match, expressing their gratitude with the words “Obrigado (thank you) Ruben Amorim.” This display came shortly after the 39-year-old manager was announced as the new head coach of United. Amorim is set to take over the responsibilities at Manchester starting Monday, which allows him to fulfill his current obligations, including the clash against Manchester City and a concluding game against Braga on Sunday.