Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge, ending a turbulent spell marked by poor results and growing friction with the Old Trafford hierarchy, according to reports on Monday.
The 40-year-old Portuguese boss, who succeeded Erik ten Hag in November 2024, was informed of his dismissal with immediate effect after a run of inconsistent performances left United languishing outside the Premier League’s top positions. United won only 24 of his 63 games in charge, a win rate widely regarded among the club’s lowest in decades.
Amorim’s tenure was clouded by tactical disagreements and dressing-room unrest, compounded by publicly aired frustrations over transfer policy and his role within the club. In a fiery press conference following a 1-1 draw at Leeds United, he insisted he had come “to be the manager of Manchester United, not just the coach,” and pledged to honour his contract unless the board chose to act.
Sources close to Old Trafford say tensions with director of football Jason Wilcox and discontent over lack of backing in the January transfer window contributed to the breakdown in relations. Reporters have highlighted friction over tactical philosophy and a failure to secure key signings that Amorim felt necessary to implement his preferred system.
United’s disappointing form under Аморим featured a string of underwhelming away results and rare victories, leaving supporters frustrated in a campaign where ambitions of Champions League football have faded.
The club is expected to appoint an interim manager while evaluating permanent replacements, with former midfielder Darren Fletcher among those tipped to take temporary charge. The decision marks yet another high-profile managerial shake-up at Old Trafford amid broader questions over stability and strategy at one of English football’s most storied clubs.
