“I AM THE MANAGER!” – Amorim’s Final Rant Seals Fate as Man Utd Axe Boss After 14 Months
Manchester United have brutally sacked head coach Ruben Amorim this morning, with his defiant post-match rant against the club hierarchy ultimately proving to be the final act of his turbulent reign.
The decision, confirmed by the club and reported by top insiders including David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano, was made by CEO Omar Berrada and Football Director Jason Wilcox following a total breakdown in relations. Amorim, 40, was informed of his dismissal on Monday, January 5, 2026, and leaves with immediate effect.
The Trigger: A Defiant “Rant”
The catalyst came just hours after Sunday’s frustrating 1-1 draw with arch-rivals Leeds United, a result that left United 6th in the Premier League. In a fiery press conference, an embattled Amorim appeared to directly challenge the club’s leadership structure.
“I am not going to quit,” he declared. “I am going to do my job until another guy comes here to replace me. I am going to be the manager of this team, not just the coach. That is going to finish in 18 months and then everyone is going to move on. I came here to be the manager.”
Those words, seen as a direct criticism of the INEOS-led executive team’s vision, were the last straw. By Monday morning, the decision was made.
A Costly and Underwhelming Tenure
Amorim’s 14-month spell, which began with his high-profile move from Sporting CP in November 2024, ends in failure. His record makes for grim reading: 47 league games managed, with just 15 wins, 13 draws, and 19 defeats.
He oversaw United’s lowest-ever Premier League finish (15th) last season and a disastrous Europa League final loss to a Tottenham side that had finished 17th domestically. This season’s woes included a Carabao Cup exit to League Two Grimsby Town and costly dropped points against struggling sides.
No Discount, A Full Payout
In a further financial blow to the club, The Athletic reports that United will have to pay the remainder of Amorim’s contract in full, as his deal contained no break clause. His contract was set to run until 2027, meaning a multi-million pound severance package.
Fletcher Steps In, Summer Search Begins
Club legend Darren Fletcher, currently the Under-18s coach, will now take interim charge. His first match will be a tricky trip to Burnley on Wednesday night. The club’s official statement indicated a permanent appointment will likely wait until the summer, stating the change was made “reluctantly” to give the team “the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.”
The search for United’s fifth permanent manager in the post-Ferguson era begins anew, with the Amorim experiment ending in acrimony and another costly reboot for the fallen giants.
