Ruben Amorim speaks for the first time after flying to London to hold talks with West Ham about becoming their next manager – as Sporting Lisbon boss returns to Portugal

In-demand manager Ruben Amorim remained tight-lipped as he returned to Portugal following a whirlwind trip to London following talks with West Ham over succeeding David Moyes at the helm.

On Monday, the Sporting Lisbon boss flew to the English capital to speak with the Hammers as they assess the future of the club beyond the end of the season.

And upon his return to his homeland hours later, landing just after midnight on Tuesday, the 39-year-old was met by a swarm of journalists asking about his future.

Despite being bombarded with questions and having multiple cameras and photographers in his face, Amorim laughed off speculation about his next move.

‘See you Saturday,’ he simply said to the media, alluding to his next press conference previewing Sporting Lisbon’s match with Porto which takes place on Sunday night.

The 39-year-old was earlier pictured boarding a plane to London to meet West Ham’s owners

West Ham held talks with the Sporting Lisbon boss and Liverpool managerial target on Monday

David Moyes is out of contract in the summer and no decision has yet been made on his future

CNN Portugal reported on Monday that Amorim flew out to London on a plane organised by West Ham’s owners, to meet with them over becoming the next manager at the London Stadium. 

It’s said that he left Portugal, accompanied by businessman Raul Costa, after Sporting’s training session on Monday.

The Portuguese leaders have two days off before returning to training on Thursday, as they prepare for a massive clash with rivals Porto this Sunday.

Amorim could be available to English clubs for £12.8million and was top of Liverpool‘s list but is no longer the preferred candidate for the Anfield job.

A decision on Moyes and his potential replacement will not take place until the season ends. As well as Amorim though, the Hammers…