🔗 Share this article Ruben Amorim Sacked by the Premier League Giants. The Red Devils have terminated the contract of manager their Portuguese head coach after a brief and turbulent 14-month stint in charge. The decision comes amid a reported disagreement over transfer policy and even with the team's recent upturn in form. What Sparked the Decision The relationship between Amorim and the club's hierarchy, specifically director of football the recruitment chief, had been strained for weeks. The decisive moment is believed to have been statements made by the coach after the recent 1-1 draw with their rivals. He is said to have told the recruitment team to "fulfill their responsibilities," underscoring a fundamental rift. "I was hired as 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 Disappointing Spell Statistically, Amorim's time at Old Trafford was poor. He departs with a record of victories of a sub-40% win rate and a points-per-game average of 1.24 in the Premier League. The team lost more games than it won in 2025. Paradoxically, his last matches in charge showed a slight improvement. United were defeated only once of his last eight matches and currently sit sixth in the standings, just three points off the prized fourth place. The Last Five Matches 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) Club Announcement In its release, the club presented the decision as one aimed at securing the best possible league finish. "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." What Comes Next? In the immediate aftermath, former player the Scot will take charge on an interim basis. He is expected to be in the technical area for the next Premier League fixture against the Clarets. For the permanent role, oddsmakers and analysts are suggesting a range of possible successors. Names in the frame include former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández, the Austrian manager, Three Lions manager Southgate, and another promising coach. Fan and Pundit Reaction The news has generated debate among the fanbase and observers. Some point to the poor performances and style as justification, while others believe the club's hierarchy must bear a large responsibility for continuous turmoil. A perspective suggests: "{Between the consistently bad performances and results, the very low win ratio and the tactical rigidity, he has no one else to blame but himself... INEOS and their ‘best-in-class’ claims should, however, feel a large brunt of the fan’s rage; this was a farce from beginning to end." A counter-argument states: "It seems crazy to blame results when United are in the top six in the table... They’ve beaten top sides... and have lost only twice since 1 October. Just watching them you can see they’re a better team than last year." The search for a permanent successor and the quest for stability at Manchester United begins once again.