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RUBEN AMORIM HAS been sacked by Manchester United after 14 months in charge.
A statement confirmed this morning that the “club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change.”
Darren Fletcher will take interim charge of Wednesday’s game with Burnley.
Club statement: Ruben Amorim.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 5, 2026
United are currently sixth in the Premier League and the club statement explained that Amorim has departed as “his will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.
“The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future.”
More to follow…
Written by David Sneyd and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won’t find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women’s sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here.
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