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Manchester United Fires Ruben Amorim, Installs Darren Fletcher as Interim Coach

The decision follows sustained underperformance despite heavy spending, leaving the club facing a severance on a contract running to 2027.

Overview

  • United confirmed Amorim’s exit after a poor run capped by a 1-1 draw at Leeds, with the team midtable and reported to be about 17 points behind leaders Arsenal.
  • Darren Fletcher takes charge immediately and is set to lead the side against Burnley on Wednesday in Premier League matchweek 21.
  • Amorim, appointed in November 2024, oversaw a 15th-place league finish last season and a Europa League final defeat to Tottenham in Bilbao.
  • The club backed his tenure with roughly €200 million in signings yet now expects to pay severance after hiring him from Sporting for over €10 million and with his deal running to summer 2027.
  • Reporting indicates the search for a permanent successor is underway, with Oliver Glasner and Roberto De Zerbi among names under consideration.