Shock exit at Old Trafford as Manchester United pull plug on Amorim
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim, bringing a brief and closely scrutinised tenure to an end while the Premier League campaign is still ongoing.
The decision was communicated through a short club statement issued on Monday, without any accompanying press conference or media briefing. According to Manchester United’s official statement, the club’s leadership concluded that a change was necessary in order to maximise their league finish.
Club decision
The club confirmed the change in a concise announcement.
“Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United”.
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United explained that the timing of the decision was linked to their current position in the Premier League table.
“With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish”.
The statement offered no further detail on internal discussions or the specific factors that led to the call.
Words of thanks
Despite the abrupt nature of the decision, the club struck a respectful tone when addressing Amorim’s exit.
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“The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future”.
Amorim’s time at Old Trafford had been closely watched from the outset, with expectations high and results under constant scrutiny as United attempted to stabilise their league form.
Uncertainty at Old Trafford
Manchester United did not announce an interim replacement or outline a timeline for appointing a new head coach. According to the club statement, no further updates were available at the time of publication.
The lack of immediate clarity leaves questions surrounding leadership, continuity, and direction as United continue their Premier League campaign from sixth place.
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Sources: Manchester United official statement
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