🔗 Share this article Manchester United's Manager Dismissed by Manchester United. The Red Devils have announced the departure of manager Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge. The announcement comes following a significant clash over transfer policy and despite the team's unbeaten run. The Breaking Point The relationship between Amorim and the club's hierarchy, specifically director of football Jason Wilcox, had been fracturing for some time. The final trigger is believed to have been comments made by Amorim following the recent 1-1 draw with Leeds United. He publicly told the recruitment team to "do their job," underscoring a fundamental rift. "My role is 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 Struggling Reign Statistically, the Portuguese manager's time at Old Trafford was poor. He departs with a win ratio of less than 39 per cent and a league points average of just 1.24 in the Premier League. The team lost more games than it won in the calendar year 2025. Interestingly, his last matches in charge showed some resilience. United were defeated only once of his final eight matches and currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League table, just three points off the coveted 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) Official Statement In its statement, the club framed 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 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 immediate aftermath, former player the Scot will assume control on an temporary basis. He is scheduled to be in the technical area for the next Premier League fixture against Burnley. For the long-term position, oddsmakers and pundits are suggesting a range of possible successors. Names being linked include former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández, the Austrian manager, Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate, and Enzo Maresca. Fan and Pundit Reaction The announcement has provoked debate among supporters and commentators. Some cite the poor performances and style as valid reasons, while others believe the club's hierarchy must bear a large responsibility for instability. A perspective suggests: "{Between the consistently bad 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 mess from beginning to end." An alternative take states: "It seems unreasonable to blame results when the team are joint fifth 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 better team than last year." The hunt for a new manager and the pursuit for consistency at Manchester United begins once again.