It’s a shocking development! Manchester United sacked their head coach, Ruben Amorim. This announcement was officially released just after one day of their game, which resulted in a 1-1 draw against Leeds United, who are fighting in the relegation zone.
Amorim joined United as their head coach from Sporting CP in November 2024, and within 14 months, he has managed 58 games, but they are currently stuck in 6th place in the Premier League table. This decision was taken immediately after the meeting of United’s CEO Omar Berrada and Sporting Director Jason Wilcox.
Ruben Amorim Sacking Power Struggle and Poor Form
Bringing in Amorim was a dream move— he was appointed directly from Sporting CP in 2024, with expectations that his 3-4-3 system would spark a revolution at United. Reality is far from ideal; their form has been just inconsistent, with just 12 wins from 25 league games this season, and also the risk of getting eliminated early from the Europa League.
After the draw against Leeds, Amorim showed his frustrations, telling the recruitment team to “do your job, a moment many inside the club saw as the final straw. According to reports, the board felt that they were losing control, especially after missing the targets like Calos Baleba. Moreover, the financial pressure and FFP restrictions have paused the squad rebuild, only adding to the frustrations around the project.
Fans and Player Reaction: Shock and Anger
Fans are stunned by this decision— on social media, they are trending save Amorim instead of Amorim out! Some are saying this was a premature decision, because the squad is still young and they need time to work out. Bruno Fernandes gave a statement: ‘Ruben showed belief; this is tough’.
The media is also divided: ESPN says “the turbulent spell is over, while The Guardian highlights the power struggle. For the Interim coach, Sir Alex Ferguson’s ex-assistant, Rene Meulensteen’s name is also coming up.
Hunt for a New Manager begins
Now they are entering another crucial phase as the board starts searching for Amorim’s replacement. United focuses on the next manager: the shortlist report includes some big names like Graham Potter, Thomas Tuchel, and even Zinedine Zidane. The January transfer window is still open, so squad development is possible, but a mid-season sacking risks making the situation even more unstable.
United is already out of the title race, and pushing to the top 4 is looking very difficult right now. This was the first major move under INEOS ownership—whether it’s the right or wrong time will tell only. For fans at Old Trafford, it’s a heartbreaking moment, but there’s still hope that this could mark the beginning of a fresh start