Overview
- The club confirmed Amorim’s dismissal less than two days after a 1-1 draw at Leeds, citing sixth place and inconsistent results.
- Former United midfielder and academy coach Darren Fletcher will take charge against Burnley on Wednesday as the board begins the search for a permanent successor.
- Amorim publicly insisted he came to be the “manager” rather than just “head coach” and criticized the club’s structure, with multiple reports highlighting strained relations with sporting director Jason Wilcox.
- He departs after roughly 14 months and 63 matches, following a summer outlay reported at €200–€250 million on signings such as Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha that failed to deliver sustained improvement.
- Media reports citing The Athletic say United may have to pay the full value of Amorim’s contract through 2027 because there is no discounted exit clause.