Chelsea Football Club has recently found itself amidst rumors surrounding Ruben Amorim's recent visit to London. Initially, reports linked the Sporting Lisbon manager with a potential move to West Ham United.
However, emerging details suggest that Chelsea may have played a covert role in facilitating Amorim's trip to the English capital.
Amorim, aged 39, has gained widespread recognition for his managerial capabilities at Sporting Lisbon, steering the club towards the brink of Primeira Liga success this season.
His dynamic coaching style has attracted interest from several top European clubs, initially including Liverpool as a potential destination following Jurgen Klopp's departure.
However, Liverpool's pursuit took an unexpected turn with the appointment of Arne Slot, leaving Amorim's future uncertain.
Initially, speculation arose regarding talks between Amorim and West Ham United, as the Hammers search for a successor to David Moyes.
However, Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepulveda has alleged a surprising twist, suggesting that Chelsea may have funded Amorim's flight expenses, hinting at a clandestine meeting with members of Chelsea's board.
According to FOOTBALL365, Sepulveda tweeted: “The airplane that Rúben Amorim took on 22nd of April was paid by @ChelseaFC. Meeting with members of the board.
“Pochettino will probably leave Chelsea in the end of the season. Deal with @LFC collapsed. The news about @WestHam paying for the flight are FAKE.”
"I’m truly sorry. I apologise to the club, players & fans. It was a mistake. The timing was absolutely wrong," Amorim told reporters. "I always ask my players to be respectful & I wasn’t, even though I informed Sporting beforehand."
Currently, Mauricio Pochettino holds the managerial position at Stamford Bridge, but his tenure has been marked by disappointing performances, casting doubt on his future.
With Chelsea occupying ninth place in the Premier League, speculation about Pochettino's potential departure has increased, leading to rumors of a possible managerial change.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano sheds light on Ruben Amorim's aspirations, revealing his desire to coach in the Premier League despite failed negotiations with Liverpool and West Ham.
Romano clarifies that while discussions with Liverpool occurred, Amorim's appointment was never certain, leaving room for other opportunities.
"At one point, it looked like Ruben Amorim was the frontrunner for the Liverpool job, but it was never a done deal, never something agreed," Romano said via his Daily Briefing column.
"Liverpool spoke to Amorim’s camp, they had contact as Liverpool were informed of release clauses and details of his contract at Sporting, but he was just one of the candidates, never a done deal, never a verbal agreement, never the chosen one.
It was a conversation and there was interest, that’s it. Still, Amorim would love to work in the Premier League. He’s still hoping for that solution, I’m told.
Amorim will decide his future in the next weeks but he’s surely hoping for a job in the Premier League, despite Liverpool and West Ham talks collapsing."