Manchester United have confirmed the sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months on the job. The decision came after he fell out with the club’s bosses. Ex-player Darren Fletcher will step in as temporary coach, starting with their Premier League game against Burnley. Amorim won about 38-39% of his matches in all competitions.
Official Statement
The club said they hired Amorim in November 2024. He led them to the UEFA Europa League Final. But now they’re firing him to focus on finishing strong in the Premier League, where United sits in sixth. They thanked him for his work and said Fletcher takes over right away.
Key Reasons
- Amorim’s time at United was marked by poor results. His team won less than 39% of 20 matches this season, the lowest win rate for any United manager since Alex Ferguson.
- They struggled badly in the Premier League. The club didn’t support his preferred 3-4-3 formation, ignoring his calls for new wing-backs.
- This left the squad mismatched, plus injuries and AFCON call-ups made things worse.
Internal Conflicts
Tensions grew due to a power fight between sporting director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada. In a heated meeting, Amorim got emotional over tactical advice and wouldn’t change his strict playing style. His public complaints, like telling bosses to “do your jobs” after a draw with Leeds, made his job impossible to keep.
Performance Record
Ruben Amorim managed 51 games, winning 20 of them with 39.2% win rate overall (31.4% in the Premier League). His team finished 15th last season but climbed to sixth after 20 games this season with improved results. No permanent new manager is coming before summer.
