🔗 Share this article Ruben Amorim Relieved of Duties by the Premier League Giants. Manchester United have announced the departure of manager Ruben Amorim after a brief and turbulent 14-month stint in charge. The announcement comes following a significant power struggle over January funds and despite the team's unbeaten run. The Breaking Point Tensions between Amorim and the club's leadership, specifically director of football the recruitment chief, had been deteriorating for weeks. The final trigger is believed to have been statements made by the coach following Sunday's 1-1 draw with their rivals. He publicly told the recruitment team to "do their job," highlighting 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 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 the club was difficult. He leaves with a win ratio of under 40% and a points-per-game average of 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 last eight matches and currently sit in sixth place in the standings, just a narrow margin off the coveted fourth place. 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) United's Position In its statement, the club presented the decision as one aimed at achieving the highest seasonal position. "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." The Immediate Future In the immediate aftermath, club legend Darren Fletcher will take charge on an interim basis. He is scheduled to be in the technical area for the upcoming league fixture against the Clarets. For the long-term position, bookmakers and pundits are suggesting a range of possible successors. Names being linked include former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández, Oliver Glasner, Three Lions manager Southgate, and Enzo Maresca. The Court of Public Opinion The announcement has generated debate among supporters and observers. Some point to the underwhelming performances and style as valid reasons, while others believe the ownership and directors must shoulder significant blame for instability. One viewpoint suggests: "{Between the generally poor performances and results, the very low win ratio and the inflexible approach, 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 start to finish." 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 the start of October. Just watching them you can see they’re a better team than last year." The hunt for a permanent successor and the pursuit for stability at Old Trafford begins anew.