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.

• 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.

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