Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge at Old Trafford, triggering a multi-million-pound compensation package and drawing a line under a brief and turbulent tenure.
The Sacking: A Fallout and a Financial Settlement
The club confirmed Amorim's departure on Monday, following a 1-1 draw away to Leeds United. However, reports indicate the decision to remove the Portuguese manager was made prior to that match, stemming from a significant falling out with sporting director Jason Wilcox.
His dismissal comes with a hefty financial cost for the Red Devils. Amorim is set to receive a severance package estimated to be between £9.75 million and £10 million. This sum covers the remaining 18 months of his contract, which was originally scheduled to run until June 2027.
Amorim's Earnings and Estimated Net Worth
During his time at the helm, Amorim was among the Premier League's top earners. He commanded an annual base salary of approximately £6.5 million, equating to roughly £125,000 per week.
This high-level income, combined with his earlier successful playing career at clubs like Benfica and previous coaching roles, has contributed to his substantial personal wealth. Ruben Amorim's current net worth is estimated to be around £13 million.
Family Life and Wife's Business Ventures
Amorim is married to Maria João Diogo, a graduate in telecommunication engineering who later forged a successful career in interior design. The couple tied the knot in 2013 at the Palácio de São Marcos in Coimbra and have two children together. They are known for fiercely guarding their privacy, though they were spotted celebrating Amorim's 40th birthday in Cheshire last year.
Professionally, Maria João Diogo is a co-founder of the design firm Dois Tons. She maintains notable connections within the football world, including a business partnership with the wife of Manchester City sporting director Hugo Viana—a close friend of Amorim. She is also said to be friends with the partner of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
The search for Amorim's permanent successor is now underway, with United legend Gary Neville having already warned the club's hierarchy that they must correct their recent mistakes in managerial appointments.
