Man Utd have already made Ruben Amorim alternative determination after sacking name
Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim on Monday morning after 14 months in charge, with Darren Fletcher taking over as interim boss and club expected to wait until summer for permanent replacement
Manchester United are anticipated to hold off until the summer before naming a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim following the club’s decision to SACK him on Monday morning.
Amorim’s tenure at the helm concluded with Sunday’s 1-1 stalemate against Leeds United, a result that saw them languishing in sixth place in the Premier League table after 20 matches.
Former United midfielder Darren Fletcher is poised to step in temporarily, with his debut assignment being Wednesday’s clash away at Burnley. Reports from The Athletic suggest the Red Devils will then ‘likely’ delay appointing a permanent replacement until the campaign concludes.
The choice to dismiss Amorim, 40, has been spearheaded by the club’s hierarchy, including chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, following deteriorating relations behind closed doors.
An official club statement declared: “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United. Ruben was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to a UEFA Europa League Final in Bilbao in May.
“With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.
“The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future.
“Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday.”
Following Sunday’s stalemate at Leeds, Amorim suggested there is friction with his colleagues, making it clear he sees himself as the “manager” rather than the “coach” at United.
“It’s going to be like this for 18 months or when the board decide to change,” Amorim continued. “That was my point, I want to finish with that. I’m not going to quit. I will do my job until another guy is coming here to replace me.”
Amorim was brought in as Erik ten Hag’s permanent successor at United in November 2024 following Ruud van Nistelrooy’s impressive four-match spell as caretaker boss.
The ex-Sporting CP chief penned a two-and-a-half year contract at Old Trafford and enjoyed a promising beginning with the Red Devils, securing victory in two of his first three games at the helm.
Nevertheless, United’s performances became inconsistent thereafter, with the Red Devils advancing in the Europa League whilst struggling domestically. Amorim’s team slipped into the bottom half of the table and ultimately finished 15th – their worst position in half a century.
However, following United’s run to the Europa League final, Amorim retained his position and received backing during the summer transfer window, with the club’s hierarchy investing over £200million in fresh talent. Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko were the three marquee signings who joined the club.
Despite United’s improved performance in the Premier League this season, with eight wins and seven draws from their 20 top-tier matches, it hasn’t been sufficient to secure Amorim’s role.
