Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United Exit Ends in Power Struggle Fallout
So, a major chapter has quietly but dramatically closed at Manchester United, with Ruben Amorim being sacked after just 14 months in charge. It’s one of those exits that didn’t come down to a single bad result, but rather a slow-burning power struggle behind the scenes that finally boiled over.
Amorim arrived at Old Trafford in November 2024 on a deal running until 2027, tasked with stabilising a club that had been searching for direction for more than a decade. From the outside, it was presented as a modern appointment, with Amorim installed as “head coach” rather than the traditional manager. But from early on, that distinction seemed to sit uncomfortably with him, and it eventually became central to his downfall.
Tensions reportedly peaked after Sunday’s draw with Leeds United. Frustration was laid bare in public comments, where it was suggested that the recruitment department had failed to deliver on promises. It was believed Amorim expected backing in the January transfer window if the right player became available, only to later admit that no discussions were taking place about changing the squad. That disconnect appeared to expose a widening gap between the head coach and the club’s hierarchy.
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His relationship with director of football Jason Wilcox was said to have become strained, and Amorim openly questioned the structure above him. He made it clear he wanted to be the manager in authority, not simply a coach implementing decisions made elsewhere. Even criticism from pundits was brought into the conversation, with Amorim hinting that outside voices were starting to carry more weight inside the club than his own.
On the pitch, the results offered little protection. Last season ended in United’s worst-ever Premier League finish, 15th, with just 42 points, alongside a Europa League final defeat. This season has been steadier but far from convincing. United sit sixth, though only a handful of points separate them from the bottom half, and just 15 league wins were recorded across Amorim’s tenure. Heavy spending, including a net outlay of around £250 million since his arrival, failed to spark a sustained turnaround.
The club insists full backing was given and that the decision was based on a lack of progress and long-term confidence. There is also a strong message being sent that no head coach, Amorim included, would outrank the current leadership structure.
In the end, United moved quickly, announcing the decision as a necessary step to give the team the best chance of finishing the season strongly. Darren Fletcher will take charge on an interim basis, as the club begins yet another search for a permanent figure to lead them forward.
For Amorim, it’s an abrupt and turbulent end to a spell that promised much, but ultimately became defined by clashes over control, identity, and power at one of football’s most demanding clubs.
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