As Manchester United’s rocky season draws to a close, questions about Ruben Amorim’s future at the club have taken center stage.
After a crushing defeat in the Europa League final and a deeply underwhelming domestic run, Amorim himself has admitted he’s open to stepping aside—if the club believes he’s no longer the man to lead a turnaround.
Amorim, who was brought in back in November to breathe life into United’s stuttering campaign, has only managed 16 wins in 41 matches, with just six victories in 26 Premier League games.
With Champions League hopes crushed and only one league game remaining, the mood around Old Trafford is far from optimistic.
Amorim Offers to Walk if the Board Loses Faith
Following the 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham in Bilbao, Amorim didn’t shy away from addressing the growing uncertainty.
Speaking candidly, he said he has no results to show fans as proof of progress—but he remains firm in his beliefs and methods.
“If the board and the fans feel I’m not the right guy, I’ll leave the next day—no compensation, no drama,” Amorim stated.
“But I won’t quit. I believe in my work and I won’t change how I do things.”
This firm stance on his tactical system, particularly his unshakable commitment to a 3-4-3 formation, has divided opinion inside and outside the club.
Jamie Carragher Suggests It Might Be Best to Part Ways
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher added fuel to the debate in his latest column for The Telegraph.
Carragher argued that it might actually be “mutually beneficial” for both Amorim and United to part ways this summer.
He expressed doubts about whether backing Amorim would be wise long-term, especially given how heavily the Portuguese manager relies on his tactical setup.
“With Amorim, you’re committing to more than a manager—you’re committing to a big, specific footballing philosophy,” Carragher wrote.
“It’s not common in elite European football and requires a squad built specifically for it.
If he fails again, the next manager likely scraps it all, and United are back to square one.”
The Squad Is Split on Amorim’s Leadership
Despite public backing from key players like Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, and Luke Shaw, not everyone in the dressing room is sold on Amorim’s approach.
Several unnamed players, according to Mail Sport, feel that the 40-year-old manager is overly confident in a system that simply doesn’t suit the squad he inherited.
Bruno Fernandes, however, stood firm in his support: “We just agreed that he’s the right man.
He’s done good things. We see more than results as players,” he said.
“It’s not my decision, but I don’t think there’s a better person to do the job.”
Still, even Fernandes acknowledged the elephant in the room—poor results.
United currently sit 16th in the Premier League with just 39 points, heading into their final match against Aston Villa.
United Are Sticking with Amorim—for Now
Despite all the noise, United’s board is reportedly sticking by Amorim for the time being.
According to Mail Sport, there are no immediate plans to sack the manager, even after such a dismal season.
Whether this loyalty will extend into next season remains to be seen, especially with fans growing increasingly frustrated and the financial hit of missing out on Europe looming large—a potential £100 million loss.
What Comes Next?
With the season nearly over, the big question is: what now? Does United double down on Amorim and spend heavily to reshape the squad around his vision? Or do they cut ties before more time—and money—is lost?
Either way, change feels inevitable. Whether it’s a reshaped team under Amorim’s stubborn tactical identity, or a fresh start under a new manager, Manchester United has big decisions to make—and fast.
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