Manchester United Announce Departure of Head Coach Rúben Amorim

Manchester United Football Club can confirm that Rúben Amorim has left his role as head coach with immediate effect.

The decision, made reluctantly by the club's leadership, follows a period of assessment and comes after the team's 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday, 4 January. With Manchester United currently positioned sixth in the Premier League table, the club believes this is the right time to make a change to provide the team with the best opportunity to achieve the highest possible finish this season.

Amorim, who joined United in November 2024 from Sporting CP, oversaw 63 matches during his 14-month tenure, recording 25 wins, 15 draws, and 23 defeats. His time at the club included a challenging first season that saw the team finish 15th in the Premier League – the club's lowest position in the modern era – and reach the Europa League final, where they were defeated by Tottenham Hotspur.

Despite flashes of promise, including notable victories such as the Manchester derby win over Manchester City and a strong run in October 2025 that earned him Premier League Manager of the Month, consistent performance proved elusive. Recent weeks saw growing tensions, particularly regarding tactical approach, recruitment decisions, and the balance of responsibilities within the club's football operations structure.

Manchester United would like to thank Rúben for his dedication, professionalism, and contribution during his time with the club. We wish him every success in his future endeavours.

Darren Fletcher, the club's Under-18s head coach and former first-team player, will take interim charge of the team, starting with Wednesday's Premier League fixture away at Burnley. The club intends to appoint a caretaker manager to lead the side until the end of the current campaign, with a permanent appointment planned for the summer.

Manchester United remains fully committed to building a sustainable and successful future under the ownership and strategic direction of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, INEOS, and the club's executive leadership team, including Chief Executive Omar Berrada and Director of Football Jason Wilcox.