Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager after just 14 months in charge. The decision came after a meeting with Director of Football Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada, with Amorim’s final game being a 1-1 draw against Leeds United. Darren Fletcher will take over as interim manager for the team’s next fixture against Burnley.
Amorim’s tenure was marked by inconsistent performances, with the team sitting sixth in the Premier League table. His win ratio of 32% is the worst of any Manchester United manager in the Premier League era, with 1.53 goals conceded per game. The club cited “reluctant” decision-making, stating the change would give the team the best opportunity for a higher Premier League finish.
Amorim had expressed frustration with the club’s hierarchy, stating he wanted to be seen as the manager, not just the coach. His dismissal marks the seventh permanent manager change at Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
