Ruben Amorim will pay out of his own pocket for 30 members of his background staff and their families to attend the Europa League final.
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United won't provide free tickets to staffAmorim offers to pay for support team and familiesRed Devils face Tottenham in next week's finalFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
United's coaches, physios and support team were told they would have to pay for their own tickets for the clash in Bilbao, but reports that the manager has pledged to pay for his team and their families to attend the game to reward their contribution to the campaign. The report says the Portuguese told the club he would cover the costs so that each member, including low-paid staff, could take up to two guests.
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It was revealed this week that United will not offer free tickets to the final to staff and will instead offer a screening of the match along with two free drinks. United and Tottenham have been allocated 15,000 match tickets each, but Spurs will offer one free ticket to all of their 700 employees.
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The Red Devils have also opted against holding a bus parade of Manchester if they win the clash with their Premier League rivals and are reportedly set to host a barbecue instead.
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Amorim's men take on Chelsea in the Premier League on Friday while Tottenham face Aston Villa on the same evening before the pair travel to Bilbao for the final on May 21.