How Ruben Amorim's Man United reign turned sour
Ruben Amorim arrived at Man United as one of Europe's brightest young coaching talents, but just 14 months on, he leaves the club as the latest man unable to revive their fortunes..
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Ruben Amorim's tenure as head coach of Manchester United has ended after just 14 months, with the Portuguese manager being sacked following a disappointing run of results and an inability to revive the club's fortunes. He leaves as the seventh permanent boss since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
- Amorim overseen only 25 wins in 63 games, leading to his dismissal.
- He steadfastly adhered to his preferred 3-4-3 formation despite it seemingly not suiting the team, and faced tensions with director of football Jason Wilcox over transfer targets.
- The club finished 15th, their lowest top-flight finish since 1974, despite spending over Ā£200 million ($269 million) on new players in the summer.
- United also suffered an embarrassing League Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby and failed to qualify for European football for the second time in 35 years.
- Concerns were raised about Amorim's reluctance to give opportunities to academy graduates like Kobbie Mainoo, who is yet to start a Premier League game this season.
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Manchester United Sacks Manager Ruben Amorim; Chelsea Appoints Liam Rosenior - January 2026
Ruben Amorim has been sacked as manager of Manchester United after a 14-month reign, the club announced on Monday. The decision was made to give the team the "best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish." Amorim's tenure ended after a disappointing run of results, and he is the seventh permanent boss since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. In other coaching news, Chelsea Football Club has appointed Liam Rosenior, 41, as their new head coach. Rosenior, previously managing Strasbourg, succeeds Enzo Maresca. He joins the club on a six-and-a-half-year deal.
