NEW Red Devils’ boss Ruben Amorim is under a huge spotlight – but left Manchester shoppers in the dark.

Incredibly, the Portuguese manager went unnoticed as he strolled in the busy town centre.

Ruben Amorim should have been recognisable to football fans

Shoppers paid no notice as Amorim walkers among them

Amorim can’t relax for much longer as he’s set to take training

No-one clocked who he was as Amorim passed shoppers

The former Sporting Lisbon chief, 39, arrived in the city last week to huge attention, even giving his first interview.

He’s due to be officially unveiled next week, assuming his work permit goes through smoothly.

But despite Amorim’s trademark beard, passers-by seemed oblivious as he walked smiling down a street.

His garb was striking enough – a white top with the hoodie up contrasting sharply with a black puffer jacket.

The 14-cap ex-midfielder was accompanied by a mini entourage, all dressed just as casually.

In fact, from the group’s relaxed look, you’d never know Amorim is taking on one of the world’s most prestigious and high-pressure positions in football.

He certainly won’t be a mystery shopper in the transfer market – as United’s global status means he’ll struggle to land any bargains.

And he’ll promptly become one of the most recognisable faces in the country.

Amorim perhaps had a quiet smile at going so undisturbed

So perhaps it’s no wonder he appeared to appreciate his temporary anonymity on a crowded Manchester pavement.

Amorim is replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag, tasked by the club’s minority owner Jim Ratcliffe with reviving the heady days of Sir Alex Ferguson’s 1986-2013 reign.

Should the required documentation be completed as anticipated, he is scheduled to supervise training for the first time next week.

Amorim, who is now based at the five-star Lowry Hotel close to Old Trafford, is eager to discuss his ideas with his new team following the international break.

He has previously stated that he wants to “put strength back into the team” by sending his players on an uplifting stadium tour.

After that, he plays his first two games, one at home against Bodo-Glimt in the Europa League and one against Ipswich in the Premier League.

By then, Amorim will have gone from “Man who?” to the man who can’t afford to fail – or he’ll inevitably be the 10th permanent or temporary boss exiting Old Trafford since Ferguson retired.

Amorim will have a busy first official week at Old Trafford