Manchester United don officially sack Ruben Amorim as head coach, as the Portuguese manager waka comot Old Trafford after 14 months in charge of the 20-time English champions.
The decision land just after United manage only 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Sunday afternoon, a match wey later turn to final straw for the club board.
Why Man United Sack Amorim
After that Leeds draw, Amorim send strong message go the Man United hierarchy. For him post-match press conference, the 40-year-old talk say he wan be “manager, not just coach”, and openly call out the club scouting department and sporting director make dem “do their jobs”.
The comments no sit well with the board at all, especially as United still dey struggle to secure Champions League football for the 2026–27 season.
Although Amorim suppose lead the team go Wednesday Premier League match against Burnley, Man United quickly decide say enough don be enough.
According to Sky Sports News, Amorim meet with sporting director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada on Monday morning, where dem formally inform am say his time for the club don end.
Official Statement as Amorim Depart
Reports confirm say Amorim don say goodbye to the players and don already leave the Carrington training ground.
Man United release official statement say:
“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 and wishes him well for the future. Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday.”
Who Dey Take Charge Now?
For now, Manchester United Under-18s head coach Darren Fletcher don step in as interim manager.
Fletcher go first face immediate test against Burnley on Wednesday, before United switch focus to FA Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend.
Despite all the drama, United position for league no too bad. Dem dey sixth for the Premier League table, level on points with Chelsea for fifth place and just three points behind fourth-placed Liverpool.
That closeness to top four na part of why the board believe say quick change fit still salvage the season.
Who Fit Replace Amorim for Old Trafford?
Search for permanent replacement don already begin, and several names don surface.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner dey top the list for now. The Austrian coach dey out of contract at the end of the season, which fit make negotiations easier.
Enzo Maresca too dey highly rated by United chiefs. The Italian coach just leave Chelsea last week and fit be open to a fresh project.
Former United defender Laurent Blanc don also enter the conversation. Blanc leave Al-Ittihad for September 2025 and get plenty experience from PSG, Bordeaux, France national team, Lyon and Al-Rayyan.
Other names wey dey mentioned include former England manager Gareth Southgate and ex-Barcelona boss Xavi, though no concrete talks don happen yet.
Wetín This Mean for Man United
Sacking Amorim fit shock some fans, especially considering say United reach Europa League final under am. But the board clearly believe say the dressing room tension and public frustration no fit continue.
With Champions League qualification still very possible, United leadership dey gamble say new energy and fresh voice fit push the squad over the line.
Now, all eyes go dey on Darren Fletcher short-term, and more importantly, who the club go trust to lead the next chapter of Manchester United football.
