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Ruben Amorim: Ex-United coach makes major decision on future
TL;DR
Ruben Amorim, former Manchester United coach, has made a significant decision regarding his future after a disappointing 14-month tenure. He was appointed in October 2024 but parted ways with the club in January 2025.
Key points
- Ruben Amorim was appointed Manchester United coach in October 2024.
- He had a disappointing 14-month reign at the club.
- Amorim previously won the Primeira Liga twice with Sporting.
- Manchester United parted ways with Amorim in January 2025.
- Erik ten Hag was replaced due to poor performance in his third season.
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Ruben Amorim: Ex-United coach makes major decision on future
Manchester United parted ways with Ruben Amorim in January this year following a dismal 14-month reign that featured more disappointments than triumphs. The Red Devils had only appointed the Portuguese head coach in October 2024 as Erik ten Hag’s replacement.
The Dutch manager had won a trophy in each of his first two seasons, picking up the EFL Cup in his first year and the FA Cup in the 2023/24 campaign. However, things took a turn for the worse in Ten Hag’s third season, and INEOS, who had resisted the urge for a managerial change earlier that summer, opted to let him go.
Meanwhile, Amorim had emerged on the Premier League giants’ radar following a spectacular run with Sporting. The Portuguese had transformed the club’s fortunes, taking charge at their lowest point and going on to win the Primeira Liga twice in his four seasons at the helm.
United were convinced that Amorim was the right man to bring the glory days back to the Theatre of Dreams and handed him the keys to the first-team squad in November 2024. Unfortunately, the Portuguese head coach failed to replicate his form with Sporting at Old Trafford.
Amorim’s 14-month stay
Amorim’s arrival saw United shift to a 3-4-3 formation, a shape rarely used at the club. The squad struggled to implement the Portuguese coach’s ideas and this was reflected in their performances and form.
While there were moments of brilliance, like the 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Premier League and the 5-4 win over Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final, the season ended in disaster. The Red Devils finished in 15th place in the league table, and lost the Europa League final 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur.
Amorim’s future was subject to speculation over the summer, but INEOS decided to further invest in his ideas. United spent over £200 million to upgrade the attack and goalkeeping departments, while also offloading the deadwood either on loan or in permanent moves.
Q&A
What led to Ruben Amorim's departure from Manchester United?
Ruben Amorim was let go after a disappointing 14-month reign marked by more failures than successes.
How long did Ruben Amorim coach Manchester United?
Ruben Amorim coached Manchester United for 14 months, from October 2024 to January 2025.
What achievements did Ruben Amorim have at Sporting before joining Manchester United?
Before joining Manchester United, Ruben Amorim won the Primeira Liga twice during his four seasons at Sporting.
Who replaced Erik ten Hag as Manchester United's head coach?
Ruben Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag as Manchester United's head coach in October 2024.
