Amorim's protégé reveals Manchester United's goals for the new season! Box office attraction, ticket prices for the match against Fulham are £700.

According to Amad Diallo, a favorite of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, the team's goal for the new season is to finish in the top five of the Premier League, which would provide a chance to return to the Champions League. Winning the Premier League is not realistic for the Red Devils, who finished 15th last season, marking their worst performance in 51 years. Achieving a top-five finish is also not an easy target, as they face competition from teams like Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Tottenham.

The 23-year-old Amad renewed his contract with Manchester United last season. Although the summer signing of £71 million Mbeumo has arrived, the Ivorian winger, whose transfer fee is only half that of his teammate (£38 million), still has a chance to retain his starting position. He might play as a right wing-back, similar to how he performed in the first half of the friendly match against Leeds on Saturday.

Not just Amad, during the Saturday friendly match where Manchester United drew 0-0 with Leeds, captain Bruno Fernandes was also positioned deeper in midfield, while young player Toby Collier moved forward to play in the number 10 role.

After the match, Amorim did not give any interviews aside from talking to Manchester United's official TV station MUTV, which is different from last year's Ten Hag. It is expected that Amorim will only take questions from the media after heading to the United States. However, his favorites, Amad and Patrick Dorgu, revealed some of Manchester United's plans during their interviews. Amad stated that the club hopes to return to the Champions League and is confident in Amorim's ability to lead the team to progress.

“A good season should see us finish in the top five of the Premier League. I hope Manchester United can be among the top five by the end of next season because the fans deserve such results,” Amad said. “They must be patient with the team; we have a new head coach, new players, and new tactics.”

The Manchester United star added, “I know the team's performance last season was not good enough, but in the new season, under Amorim's leadership, we will achieve more victories. I hope the team can achieve better results. Everyone is following the head coach and striving to adhere to his system. Honestly, I can't predict how long it will take, but I can say that every player will give their all in training and in matches.”

When asked about his competitor Mbeumo, Amad stated, “I certainly look forward to playing alongside him. Manchester United needs excellent players who can contribute to the team's attack. We are very excited about the new signing joining the team, and I hope we can achieve something together by the end of the season because the fans deserve it.”

When asked if he would be willing to play as a wing-back, Amad replied, “I believe I must adapt to every moment and situation. No matter what position I play, whether it's right winger, number 10, or wing-back, I will help the team. I have no objections or preferences regarding positions. Wherever the coach wants me to play, I can do it.”

What did Amorim say in the locker room? Amad stated, “I think the head coach mainly spoke positively, telling the players to relax and play well. That was the message he wanted to convey; on the pitch, players must give their all.”

Manchester United's recent performance has been unsatisfactory, but the team's popularity remains huge. For the second round of the new season, their opponent Fulham has set a high price of £718.8 for tickets to the home match against the Red Devils. Of course, this is not an ordinary ticket; spectators paying this price can access the rooftop at Craven Cottage! This area is known as the “Sky Desk,” where they can not only watch the match but also enjoy views of the River Thames and the London skyline.