Manchester United sacked head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday. Picture: Oli SCARFF / AFP Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday, bringing a dramatic end to his turbulent spell as manager of the struggling Premier League giants. The dismissal of the Portuguese follows growing tensions between Amorim and the Old Trafford hierarchy, including director of football Jason Wilcox, in recent days.
The club, sixth in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday, issued a statement saying Amorim had “departed his role as head coach of Manchester United”. “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,” the club said. “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.” Current under-18s coach Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against struggling Burnley on Wednesday. Amorim was fired less than 24 hours after making a string of eye-catching comments at Elland Road, where he stressed he was United’s manager rather than “just the coach”, having hinted at frustration behind the scenes on Friday. The Portuguese told the scouting department and Wilcox “to do their job” during a blockbuster end to a post-match press conference that raised major doubts over his future.
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Amorim repeatedly suggested to the media that he would leave when his contract expired in 18 months’ time. But reports said United’s decision to axe their manager was due to the lack of evolution and progress during his 14-month tenure rather than a power struggle.
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