Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge, following a run of disappointing results and a public outburst by the Portuguese manager aimed at the club’s hierarchy. The decision was made after a meeting between Amorim and football directors Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada.
Amorim’s dismissal comes after he criticised the club’s board for interfering with his role following a 1-1 draw with Leeds United. He leaves United sixth in the Premier League, 17 points behind leaders Arsenal. U18s head coach and former midfielder Darren Fletcher will take interim charge for Wednesday’s match against Burnley.
The club are now assessing candidates for a permanent successor, with Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner emerging as a top contender. Other names under consideration include Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, and Germany national team coach Julian Nagelsmann, who is well known to United recruitment director Christopher Vivell from their time at Red Bull.
Amorim was appointed by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in November 2024 to replace Erik ten Hag, but his tenure was marred by a lack of progress and increasing tension behind the scenes. The club hierarchy reportedly discussed the manager’s situation on New Year’s Day, with the draw against Wolves seen as a turning point. Amorim had stated he would not quit and would remain until the board decided to change, but his comments ultimately accelerated his departure.
