Overview
- Manchester United confirmed Amorim’s dismissal with immediate effect, noting the club sits sixth and saying the change was made with a heavy heart to boost their Premier League finish.
- Darren Fletcher, the club’s U18 coach and former midfielder, will take charge for Wednesday’s match at Burnley on an interim basis.
- The move follows Amorim’s post‑match remarks after the 1-1 draw at Leeds, where he insisted he came to be the manager rather than just the coach and criticized elements of the club’s sporting structure.
- Reports point to friction with sporting director Jason Wilcox and disagreements over transfer policy, including indications there would be no major January signings.
- Amorim leaves after about 14 months and 63 competitive matches with mixed results, and multiple outlets report INEOS plans a deliberate search for a permanent successor likely targeted for the summer.