Manchester United make Ruben Amorim sack decision - last win v Newcastle United
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Ruben Amorim sacked: Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim as their manager.
Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim as their manager following their 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday.
Amorim had been in charge at Old Trafford since November 2024 when he replaced Erik ten Hag in the Manchester United dugout. The Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League during his first season in charge and he leaves with Manchester United sat sixth in the table.
Speaking following Sunday’s draw with Leeds United, Amorim appeared to challenge the Red Devils hierarchy over his control at the club: “I just want to say I came here to be the manager, not to be the coach," he said.
“In every department - the scouting department, the sporting director – [they] need to do their job. I will do mine for 18 months and then we move on.
“I just want to say that I'm going to be the manager of this team, not just the coach. I was really clear on that. That is going to finish in 18 months and then everyone is going to move on.
“That was the deal. That is my job. Not to be a coach.”
Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United
A statement released by Manchester United on Monday morning confirmed Amorim’s departure. That 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.
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‘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.’
Amorim leaves Manchester United having guided his team to just one win in their last five outings in the Premier League. That victory came on Boxing Day against Newcastle United at Old Trafford as Eddie Howe’s side slumped to a bitterly disappointing defeat in Salford.
Amorim had twice been defeated by the Magpies before that game, having led Manchester United in both games last season as Newcastle United registered their first ever Premier League double over the Red Devils with 2-0 and 4-1 victories at Old Trafford and St James’ Park respectively.
Manchester United are now the second Premier League team, and the second of Newcastle United’s rivals for European football, to be searching for a new manager following the departure of Enzo Maresca from Chelsea on New Year’s Day.