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Manchester United Spends £21.4m to Replace Ten Hag with Ruben Amorim

The club's financial report reveals the managerial change cost includes severance payouts and buyout fees, raising concerns over budget constraints and ticket price hikes.

Overview

  • Manchester United paid £10.4m to dismiss Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff, just months after extending his contract.
  • The club spent an additional £11m to secure Ruben Amorim and his backroom team from Sporting Lisbon.
  • United's financial losses over the past three seasons now total £312.9m, impacting their ability to invest in players under profit and sustainability rules.
  • Fans are angered by ticket price increases, including the removal of concessions for children and seniors, as part of cost-cutting measures under new ownership by Ineos.
  • A fan protest is planned for the weekend in response to rising costs and growing dissatisfaction with the club's management decisions.