“Jose Mourinho almost reduced me to tears before I departed Manchester United, and now Ruben Amorim is eager to bring me back.” – This is according to Amorim’s main target as his emotional confession reflects a difficult exit from the club under Mourinho, but Amorim’s interest signals a potential reunion.

Angel Gomes once faced a heartbreaking moment when Jose Mourinho publicly criticized his performance, leaving him close to tears. Now, the 24-year-old could be on the brink of a stunning return to Manchester United under new manager Ruben Amorim.

Gomes, who joined United at the age of six, rose through the ranks at Carrington but struggled to secure a consistent place in the starting XI. Released in 2020 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, he moved to Lille, where a loan spell at Boavista reignited his confidence. His decision to leave English football proved fruitful, earning him an England U21 call-up and eventually his senior debut in September.

According to The Sun, Amorim has expressed keen interest in Gomes, whose contract with Lille expires at the end of this season. This makes the midfielder an attractive and cost-effective target for United. A return to Old Trafford would symbolize redemption for Gomes, who has openly shared the emotional toll of his release.

Reflecting on Mourinho’s critique, Gomes revealed, “He didn’t think I played well enough to deserve a place in the first team. He let me know in front of everyone, which was tough. I rushed to my room and almost cried. It wasn’t until later that I understood he was trying to push me.”

Gomes also described his release from United as the toughest chapter of his career, feeling there was no clear plan for his progression. “After spending my whole life in the academy, I expected a better pathway. That was the hardest pill to swallow,” he admitted.

If Gomes returns to United, it would mark a full-circle moment, turning early career challenges into a promising new chapter under Amorim’s leadership.