Ruben Amorim has been dismissed as Manchester United manager after just 14 months in charge, despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s October statement that the Portuguese needed “over three years” to prove himself. The decision came on Monday morning following a press conference outburst where Amorim vowed he would not quit.
Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox “reluctantly” sacked Amorim, who leaves United sixth in the Premier League table. His tenure included a 15th-place finish last season, defeat in the Europa League final to Tottenham, and a Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby Town.
Former midfielder and under-18s boss Darren Fletcher has been appointed interim manager ahead of Wednesday’s league match against Burnley. Amorim’s record stands at 24 wins from 63 matches in all competitions.
Tensions had escalated in recent weeks due to a depleted squad, with injuries to Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, and Matthijs de Ligt, plus absences at the Africa Cup of Nations. Amorim’s angry response at Elland Road, where he insisted he was “the manager, not just the coach” and would not resign, ultimately sealed his fate.
