Manchester United have dismissed Ruben Amorim following a string of poor results and a breakdown in relations characterized by the manager’s increasingly public pessimism regarding the squad’s quality.
Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim following a disappointing run of just three wins in 11 Premier League matches.
While a 1-1 draw with Leeds was the final result, reports suggest the hierarchy had decided to part ways with the 40-year-old prior to the weekend.
The club’s decision follows United’s struggle to improve upon their worst-ever Premier League finish recorded during the previous campaign.
The fallout from Amorim’s final press conference has revealed deep tensions between the coach and the board.
Amorim reportedly name-dropped several elite managers after his own pedigree was questioned by club officials.
During the exchange, he defiantly stated: “I know my name isn’t [Thomas] Tuchel, [Antonio] Conte or [Jose] Mourinho, but I’m the manager.”
His tenure was frequently marked by a pessimistic tone, including public claims that the current squad was the worst in the club’s history.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family now seeking their ninth permanent manager since 2013, the club faces a familiar rebuilding phase.
Internal candidates like Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher have been mentioned, alongside external options such as Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner.
The hierarchy is under immense pressure to find a leader capable of reversing a “rot” that has seen numerous world-class coaches fail to deliver sustainable success at Old Trafford.