Manchester United have reportedly parted company with head coach Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge, bringing an abrupt end to his time at Old Trafford.
The decision follows a turbulent period that culminated in a 1-1 draw with Leeds United, after which Amorim appeared to publicly distance himself from the club’s hierarchy. In comments widely interpreted as criticism of the board, the Portuguese coach stressed that he was the manager of Manchester United rather than simply a head coach, despite being appointed under that title in November 2024.
Frustration is understood to have grown over a lack of planned transfer backing in the January window which saw the next manager odds at Man Utd slashed.Amorim was reportedly disappointed by the club’s reluctance to invest further following a significant summer spending spree, particularly given the limited progress shown on the pitch during his tenure.
What was Amorin’s Managerial Record at Manchester Utd?
Ruben Amorim leaves Manchester United with a record that underlines the struggles of his short spell in charge at Old Trafford.
United currently sit sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches, a position confirmed by Sunday’s 1-1 draw away to Leeds United. That result continued a worrying run of form, with Amorim’s side winning just one of their last five league games and only three of their previous 11.
Across all competitions, Amorim took charge of 63 matches as Manchester United manager. During that time, he was unable to win more than half of those fixtures, a benchmark usually expected at the club.
His final record reads:
- 24 wins
- 18 draws
- 21 defeats
That equates to a win percentage of 38.1 per cent, the lowest recorded by a permanent Manchester United manager in the modern era.
Amorim’s tenure also came against the backdrop of a historically poor season for the club. United endured their worst Premier League campaign last year, finishing 15th with their lowest top flight points total since the 1973–74 season, when they were relegated.
Taken together, the statistics help explain why patience eventually ran out, with results and performances failing to meet the standards expected at Manchester United.
In a club statement, United confirmed the reasoning behind the change. It read: “With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.”
Amorim departs with the lowest recorded by any permanent Manchester United manager since Frank O’Farrell, a statistic that underlines the difficulties he faced in stabilising results.
The club are expected to appoint Darren Fletcher as interim manager. Fletcher, who is currently working as United’s under 18s coach and remains highly regarded within the club, will take charge on a temporary basis and is anticipated to remain in the role until the end of the season.
With United once again entering a period of transition, attention will now turn to short term stability on the pitch and longer term decisions over who will be tasked with leading the club forward.
