Manchester United have disclosed that it cost the club £16.7 million to sack Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff in January. The Portuguese manager lasted just 14 months in charge after succeeding Erik ten Hag in November 2024, guiding United to a 15th-place finish—their lowest Premier League finish on record—and a Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Amorim's tenure was marred by inconsistent form and tactical inflexibility, with the 41-year-old sticking to a back-three formation despite calls for greater versatility. He was initially replaced by Darren Fletcher for two games before former Red Devils midfielder Michael Carrick was appointed until the end of the season. Carrick has since guided United back into the Champions League and been handed the permanent job.
Despite the sacking costs, the club's latest accounts show an operating profit of £37.7 million for the nine months to March 2026, compared with a £3.2 million loss in the same period the previous year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation rose to £187.5 million from £145.3 million. The club attributes the improvement to cost-cutting measures implemented by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, including staff redundancies.
However, United still carry $650 million (around £483 million) in debt from the Glazer era, and short-term borrowing has increased by £50 million to £262.5 million. The absence of European football this season also impacted revenue, though the club has qualified for the Champions League under Carrick, securing at least £16 million in prize money.
