Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim as manager on January 5, 2026, following a string of poor results that left the club languishing in the lower half of the Premier League table. The Portuguese coach, appointed in November 2024 amid high expectations, departs Old Trafford with the Red Devils facing another trophyless season and fan frustration at boiling point.
Amorim's 14-month stint yielded just 28 wins from 65 matches across all competitions, including early Champions League exit and a 15th-place league standing after 20 games [dailypost.ng]. His high-pressing 3-4-3 system failed to gel with United's squad, exacerbated by injuries to key players like Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
The final straw came after a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle on New Year's Day, prompting club hierarchy led by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to act decisively. Amorim's backroom staff, including assistants from Sporting CP, also leave, with Ruud van Nistelrooy installed as interim boss ahead of a permanent appointment.
United now eye high-profile targets like Thomas Tuchel or Julen Lopetegui, while Amorim previously hailed as Europe's top young coach returns to the market after his Sporting triumphs. The club sits eight points from European spots, underscoring the rebuild's urgency under INEOS oversight.