🔗 Share this article Ruben Amorim Relieved of Duties by the Red Devils. Manchester United have announced the departure of manager their Portuguese head coach after a brief and turbulent 14-month stint in charge. The decision comes amid a growing disagreement over transfer policy and even with the team's improved league position. The Breaking Point The relationship between the manager and the club's leadership, specifically director of football Jason Wilcox, had been deteriorating for a period. The immediate catalyst is believed to have been public remarks made by the coach following Sunday's 1-1 draw with Leeds United. He reportedly told the recruitment team to "fulfill their responsibilities," underscoring 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 Statistically, Amorim's time at Old Trafford was difficult. He departs with a win ratio of under 40% and a league points average of a meager 1.24 in the Premier League. The team lost more games than it won in the calendar year 2025. Interestingly, his final games showed glimpses of stability. United were defeated only once of his final eight matches and currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, just a narrow margin off the prized Champions League spots. Final Games in Charge 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 statement, the club framed the decision as one aimed at achieving the best possible league finish. "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." What Comes Next? In the short term, club legend Darren Fletcher will take charge on an caretaker basis. He is scheduled to be in the dugout for the next league fixture against the Clarets. For the permanent role, bookmakers and analysts are suggesting a range of possible successors. Names being linked include former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández, Oliver Glasner, England national team boss Southgate, and another promising coach. Fan and Pundit Reaction The news has sparked divided opinion among the fanbase and commentators. Some point to the poor results and tactics as justification, while others argue the ownership and directors must shoulder significant blame for continuous turmoil. One viewpoint suggests: "{Between the consistently bad performances and results, the very low win ratio and the tactical rigidity, 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." A counter-argument states: "It seems unreasonable to blame results when the team are in the top six 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 improved side than last year." The search for a new manager and the quest for consistency at Old Trafford begins anew.