Man Utd make shock Ruben Amorim decision after post Leeds United outburst
The Portuguese manager’s final game was a 1-1 draw at Leeds United on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United boss less than 24 hours after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Leeds United.
The under-pressure boss saw his side come from 1-0 down to take a point from Elland Road on Sunday. Brenden Aaronson opened the scoring for Leeds with a brilliant finish on the hour mark but it was cancelled out by Matheus Cunha within three minutes.
After the game, Amorim’s press conference took a turn when he was quizzed on his own future. The Portuguese boss hit out at those labelling him a head coach instead of manager and walked out while questions were still coming his way.
"You guys need to stop with that. I notice you get selective information on everything" he said. "I came here to be the manager, not the coach of Manchester United. That is clear.
“I know my name is not Tuchel, a Mourinho, a Conte, but it is going to be like this for 18 months or when the board decides to change. That's my point. I'm not going to quit. I will do my job until another guy is coming to replace me.
“If people cannot handle the Gary Nevilles and the criticisms of everything we need to change the club. I came here to be the manager, not the coach. I will do my job for 18 months and we will then move on."
Those quotes attracted plenty of attention and seemingly irked Old Trafford chiefs. On Monday morning, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported Amorim had been sacked after a decision was taken by the leadership team.
Amorim’s relationship with club chiefs including CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox is believed to have broken down. According to The Athletic, Manchester United will have to pay out the axed manager’s full contract, which was set to run until summer 2027.
Man Utd release statement on Ruben Amorim exit after Leeds United draw
Ornstein also reported that former midfielder Darren Fletcher would take charge of Manchester United on an interim basis, starting with Wednesday’s Premier League game against Burnley. He added that a permanent appointment is likely to be made in the summer.
Manchester United later confirmed the news with a statement. It read: “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.”