🔗 Share this article Ruben Amorim Relieved of Duties by Manchester United. Manchester United have terminated the contract of manager Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge. The announcement comes amid a reported power struggle over transfer policy and despite the team's recent upturn in form. The Final Straw The relationship between the manager and the club's football department, particularly director of football the recruitment chief, had been fracturing for a period. The immediate catalyst is believed to have been comments made by Amorim following Sunday's 1-1 draw with their rivals. He reportedly challenged the recruitment team to "fulfill their responsibilities," underscoring a major disagreement. "I came here to be the manager of Manchester United – not to be the coach. That is clear. I know my name is not a household giant 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 Miserable Tenure Statistically, the Portuguese manager's time at Old Trafford was difficult. He departs with a record of victories of less than 39 per cent and a points-per-game average of just 1.24 in the Premier League. The team suffered more defeats than it won in 2025. Interestingly, his last matches in charge showed a slight improvement. United were defeated only once of his last eight matches and currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League table, just three points 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) Club Announcement In its official communication, the club framed the decision as one aimed at securing 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." What Comes Next? In the short term, former player Darren Fletcher will take charge on an temporary basis. He is scheduled to be in the technical area for the upcoming Premier League fixture against Burnley. For the permanent role, oddsmakers and analysts are suggesting a range 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 sacking has provoked divided opinion among supporters and commentators. Some cite the poor results and tactics as justification, while others believe the club's hierarchy must shoulder significant blame for instability. A perspective suggests: "{Between the generally poor performances and results, the very low win ratio and the inflexible approach, Amorim 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." An alternative take states: "It seems unreasonable to blame results when the team are joint fifth in the table... They’ve beaten Liverpool, Chelsea... and have lost only twice since the start of October. Just watching them you can see they’re a improved side than last year." The search for a permanent successor and the quest for stability at Old Trafford begins anew.