Reports indicate that Barcelona has decided to halt their pursuit of Sporting manager Rubin Amorim. Despite initial interest, the La Liga giants seem to have abandoned their plans, citing both Amorim’s hefty €20 million release clause for foreign clubs and Liverpool’s keen interest in the manager as key deterrents.
With Jürgen Klopp’s impending departure from Liverpool at the end of the season, Amorim has been consistently considered a top candidate to succeed him. However, with Xabi Alonso opting to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for another season, Amorim emerged as a frontrunner. Barcelona’s rumored interest raised eyebrows, but recent updates suggest they have shifted their focus elsewhere.
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Barcelona’s financial constraints make it challenging for them to meet Amorim’s release clause demands, especially with Liverpool reportedly more inclined to meet Sporting’s valuation. Additionally, Liverpool’s stable environment and promising squad could also sway Amorim’s decision.
Fees for manager releases are not uncommon in football, with Sporting themselves paying €10 million to Braga for Amorim’s services back in 2020. This development leaves Barcelona in search of alternative managerial options as they look to navigate their way forward.
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