🔗 Share this article Ruben Amorim Relieved of Duties by Manchester United. The Red Devils have announced the departure of manager Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge. The decision comes amid a significant power struggle over transfer policy and despite the team's improved league position. The Breaking Point The relationship between the manager and the club's football department, particularly director of football Jason Wilcox, had been deteriorating for a period. The immediate catalyst is believed to have been comments made by Amorim after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Leeds United. He reportedly challenged the recruitment team to "focus on their duties," 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, Amorim's time at the club was poor. He leaves with a record of victories of a sub-40% win rate and a points-per-game average of 1.24 in the top flight. The team lost more games than it won in the calendar year 2025. Paradoxically, his last matches in charge showed some resilience. United lost just one of his final eight matches and currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League table, just three points off the prized 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 release, the club presented 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 after careful consideration 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." Looking Ahead In the immediate aftermath, former player the Scot will take charge on an interim basis. He is scheduled to be in the dugout for the upcoming league fixture against the Clarets. For the permanent role, oddsmakers and pundits are speculating a number of possible successors. Names being linked include Spanish tactician Xavi, Oliver Glasner, Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate, and Enzo Maresca. The Court of Public Opinion The sacking has sparked mixed reactions among supporters and observers. Some point to the poor performances and style as justification, while others argue the club's hierarchy must shoulder significant blame for continuous turmoil. One viewpoint suggests: "{Between the consistently bad performances and results, the rather abhorrent win ratio and the tactical rigidity, he 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." An alternative take 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 consistency at Old Trafford begins once again.