Ruben Amorim has emphasised that his first priority is to restore Manchester United’s “identity” after spending his first week as the club’s new head coach.

The 39-year-old spoke in his first interview with United’s in-house TV channel, which featured him taking in the sights of a floodlit Old Trafford.

Amorim acknowledged that his side must “win time” as they look to climb from 13th place in the current Premier League standings, but he promised fans he will work tirelessly to reclaim what he believes is their rightful place at the top of English football.

“We know that we need time, but we have to win time,” said Amorim. “To win time is to win games. But the most important thing for me is identity.

“From day one, we will start with our identity. Of course, we are going to prepare for the games, but we will focus a lot on our game model. How to play, how to press, these small details.

“You cannot go 100% on every detail because it will confuse the players. So if I have to say one thing, my main goal, my first goal, is identity.

Amorim's first match in charge, following his appointment after Erik ten Hag, will be against Ipswich at Portman Road on Sunday, 24th November.

While he admitted he feels a “great responsibility” to help turn the club’s fortunes around, he stressed that he considers himself a “small part” of the anticipated revival.

During his first week, Amorim was welcomed outside United’s Carrington training complex by chief executive Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth, and technical director Jason Wilcox. On Tuesday, he met the players who were not on international duty.

“I’m a small part of the club,” added Amorim, in an interview that is available to watch in full on United's official channels.

“I know that the manager or head coach is so important in the club because you hold the engine of the club in your hands. I understand that, but I want to be part of something. I don’t want to be just in charge. So I want everybody together. It will be more fun and much easier to reach the goals.

“It’s been a long time since we won the Premier League. But if you ask me, Manchester United is the biggest club in England. So this is part of the history, it’s not just about now. We have to address that, show that, and try to win again.

“That is a great responsibility. And the first thing is that I’m really honoured to be here. It was my only choice because I think I truly feel how big this club is. And then I will do everything for the team.”