Ruben Amorim was dismissed by Manchester United on Monday morning, five days into the new year, a decision that sources say he did not view as unexpected. The 40-year-old manager had lifted the club to sixth in the Premier League but had faced a run of poor results over the last 14 months, continuing disagreements over player recruitment and criticism of his tactical approach.<\/p>\n
Sky Sports\u2019 Kaveh Solhekol revealed Amorim was “not surprised” by the club\u2019s decision to relieve him of his duties, adding that the Portuguese manager “could see it coming.” Despite that assessment, those close to Amorim say he remained “optimistic” about the immediate prospects at the club, believing recoveries and returns from injury and AFCON could improve form.<\/p>\n
Amorim had hoped Bruno Fernandes would return from injury and that Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui would be available after AFCON. His public demeanour after the dismissal suggested calm. The former Sporting CP boss was photographed on a stroll with his wife Maria, greeted photographers and gave them a thumbs up, appearing in high spirits.<\/p>\n
Financial terms reported around the exit indicate United will pay the remaining 18 months of his contract, a total of \u00a39.75 million ($13.2 million).<\/p>\n
Interim arrangements are already in place. Current U-18 team manager Darren Fletcher will serve as interim boss and lead the club against Burnley on Wednesday evening. Fletcher is not thought to be the long-term solution. Reports claim Crystal Palace\u2019s Oliver Glasner is the club\u2019s “top target,” even if it has to wait until next summer, when his contract with the Eagles expires, to sign him.<\/p>\n
Amorim\u2019s next steps remain unclear. Manchester United have moved quickly to stabilise the dressing room and begin a search for a permanent successor while the club manages the short-term fixtures and the wider recruitment conversation that helped precipitate this decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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