Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United head coach after 14 months in charge following a power struggle over transfer policy. The club acted after Sunday's draw at Leeds, with Darren Fletcher installed as interim head coach.
United are yet to decide on a permanent successor, with the process led by director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada. Candidates include Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner, Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, and Enzo Maresca, with Michael Carrick a potential interim option.
Amorim's frustration with the hierarchical structure came to a head, as he believed United would back him in January but later said there was "no conversation to have any change in the squad." After Leeds, he stated: "I came here to be the manager of Manchester United – not to be the coach."
The club said they "reluctantly" made the decision to give the team the "best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish." United pointed to £250m spent since his appointment and insisted he was given full backing.
Amorim oversaw United's lowest Premier League finish of 15th last season and lost the Europa League final to Spurs, while this season saw a Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby. His refusal to adapt and downplaying of academy players were causes for concern.
