🔗 Share this article Ruben Amorim Sacked by Manchester United. The Red Devils have parted ways with manager Ruben Amorim after a little over a year in charge. The announcement comes following a significant clash over January funds and even with the team's recent upturn in form. What Sparked the Decision The relationship between Amorim and the club's leadership, particularly director of football the recruitment chief, had been strained for some time. The immediate catalyst is believed to have been comments made by the coach following the recent 1-1 draw with their rivals. He publicly told the recruitment team to "do their job," highlighting a clear disconnect. "My role is to be the manager of Manchester United – not to be the coach. That is clear. I know my name is not Tuchel, Mourinho or Conte but I’m the manager. It’s going to be like this for 18 months or until the board decide to change. I’m not going to quit, I will do my job until another guy is coming here to replace me." A Struggling Reign By the numbers, the Portuguese manager's time at Old Trafford was difficult. He departs with a win ratio of a sub-40% win rate and a league points average of a meager 1.24 in the top flight. The team lost more games than it won in 2025. Paradoxically, his final games showed glimpses of stability. United lost just one of his last eight matches and currently sit in sixth place in the standings, just a narrow margin off the coveted Champions League spots. End of an Era Results 4-4 draw vs Bournemouth (Home) 2-1 loss vs Aston Villa (Away) 1-0 win vs Newcastle United (Home) 1-1 draw vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (Home) 1-1 draw vs Leeds United (Away) Official Statement In its statement, the club framed the decision as one aimed at achieving the highest seasonal position. "With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has after careful consideration 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." The Immediate Future In the immediate aftermath, former player the Scot will assume control on an caretaker basis. He is scheduled to be in the technical area for the upcoming league fixture against Burnley. For the permanent role, bookmakers and analysts are suggesting a number of potential candidates. Names in the frame include former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández, Oliver Glasner, England national team boss Gareth Southgate, and Enzo Maresca. Fan and Pundit Reaction The announcement has sparked divided opinion among the fanbase and observers. Some point to the poor performances and style as justification, while others argue the club's hierarchy must shoulder significant blame for continuous turmoil. A perspective suggests: "{Between the consistently bad performances and results, the rather abhorrent win ratio and the inflexible approach, he has no one else to blame but himself... The ownership and their ‘best-in-class’ claims should, however, feel a large brunt of the fan’s rage; this was a farce from start to finish." A counter-argument states: "It seems crazy to blame results when the team are joint fifth in the table... They’ve beaten top sides... and have lost only twice since the start of October. Just watching them you can see they’re a better team than last year." The hunt for a permanent successor and the quest for stability at Manchester United begins anew.