- On 05/01/2026, Manchester United announced they sacked Ruben Amorim less than 24 hours after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Leeds United.
- A power struggle over transfer policy led to Ruben Amorim’s departure after relations broke down with director of football Jason Wilcox and demands for the recruitment department to “do their job.”
- In an eye-catching press conference, Amorim said `Guys, to start with that– and I noticed that you receive selective information about everything– I came here to be the manager of the Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United.` after 14 months, with a 38.71% win rate from 63 matches.
- Darren Fletcher will take charge on Wednesday for the trip to Burnley as Manchester United leadership said it had ‘reluctantly made the decision’ to give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish and thanked Amorim.
- A permanent appointment is unlikely before the summer as Manchester United sit sixth in the Premier League, three points behind Liverpool, with 30 goals conceded from 20 matches.
Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager 14 months after arriving at Old Trafford, the Premier League club announced on Monday.
The dismissal follows growing tensions between Amorim and the Old Trafford hierarchy, including director of football Jason Wilcox, in recent days.
United said in a statement that the Portuguese had left his role, with the club’s leadership having “reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change”.
The club added: “This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.
“The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future.”
