Ruben Amorim has been sacked as head coach of Manchester United following a run of disappointing results and a public outburst aimed at the club’s hierarchy. The Portuguese manager was dismissed after a meeting with Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada, ending a turbulent 14-month tenure.
Amorim was appointed in November 2024 by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, replacing Erik ten Hag. He leaves United sixth in the Premier League, 17 points behind leaders Arsenal. His dismissal follows comments after a draw with Leeds United, where he criticised board interference in his role.
Club legend Darren Fletcher, currently under-18s head coach, will take interim charge for Wednesday’s match against Burnley. United are considering Oliver Glasner as a top candidate, with Kieran McKenna and Enzo Maresca also under consideration. Julian Nagelsmann may be a target after the 2026 World Cup.
Amorim’s final press conference hinted at his awareness of impending dismissal. He stated, “I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not the coach … I’m not going to quit. I will do my job until another guy comes to replace me.”
