Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim (AP)
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News1805-01-2026, 16:41

Man Utd Sacks Ruben Amorim After 14 Months Amidst "Chaos"

  • Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim just 14 months after his appointment, citing a "complete breakdown in behind-the-scenes relations."
  • The decision, made by CEO Omar Berrada and Director of Football Jason Wilcox, followed Amorim's public insistence on being a manager, not a head coach.
  • Amorim leaves with a 38.71% win rate, the worst for any permanent United manager in the Premier League era.
  • Fans are divided, with some criticizing the board for prioritizing "boardroom comfort over vision" and others supporting the decision.
  • Amorim is the ninth manager/coach in under 13 years, highlighting ongoing instability and questions about the club's leadership.

Why It Matters: Man Utd's sacking of Amorim underscores deep-seated club dysfunction and a cycle of managerial instability.

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