It’s been a season full of frustration and unfulfilled promises at Old Trafford—and now, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is openly offering to walk away.
After a crushing 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final, Amorim didn’t sugarcoat the situation.
Instead, he made a startling admission: if the club’s board or fans no longer believe in him, he’s ready to leave. No payout, no fuss.
A Season of Struggles and Stubborn Tactics
Since arriving in November, Amorim’s reign hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing.
He’s won just 16 of 41 games in charge, and United have stumbled through a lackluster Premier League campaign with only six wins in 26 matches.
Heading into the final game of the season, the club sits 16th in the table with a mere 39 points—miles off where they expected to be.
What’s added fuel to the fire is Amorim’s insistence on sticking to his beloved 3-4-3 formation, no matter how often it’s fallen flat with this current squad.
Despite concerns from fans and even players behind the scenes, he’s made it clear: he won’t compromise on his style.
Amorim Speaks Out: Faith Over Proof
Speaking after the loss in Bilbao, Amorim was candid about the situation.
“I have nothing to show to the fans, so in this moment it is a little bit of faith that is required,” he admitted.
He added that he remains “open” to stepping aside if it’s in the best interest of the club, but emphasized that he would not resign voluntarily—because, in his view, he’s still the right man for the job.
“If the board and fans feel I am not the right guy, I will go the next day,” he said.
“But I will not change how I do things.”
Jamie Carragher Says a Split Could Be Best for Everyone
Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher weighed in with a sharp assessment.
Writing in his Telegraph column, Carragher suggested it might actually be best for both parties if United and Amorim part ways this summer.
Carragher argued that Amorim’s rigid tactical system requires massive investment to make it work—a big risk for a club that’s already missed out on £100 million in Champions League revenue.
If Amorim flops again next season, Carragher warned, the club would have to tear everything up and start from scratch. Again.
“Backing Amorim,” Carragher wrote, “means buying into a system, not just a coach.
If it fails, you’re left with an expensive squad built for a style no one else will want to keep.”
A Divided Dressing Room Over the Manager’s Tactics
While Amorim still has vocal supporters inside the club, not everyone is on board.
Some of United’s senior players, including Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, and Luke Shaw, publicly backed the manager after the final, insisting he’s the right person to rebuild the team.
Fernandes passionately defended him: “We know results matter, but we also see what he does behind the scenes.
I don’t think there will be a better person to do the job.”
But behind closed doors, there are growing doubts. Several squad members have questioned Amorim’s overconfidence in a tactical system that they feel doesn’t match the group he inherited.
They worry he’s too set in his ways and not listening to the realities on the pitch.
United Standing By Amorim—for Now
Despite the turmoil and poor results, reports suggest that Manchester United’s board still supports Amorim heading into the summer.
But with the fanbase restless and no European football on the calendar next season, the pressure is mounting.
The upcoming match against Aston Villa might not change much in the standings—but it could say a lot about the club’s future.
Will Amorim adapt and evolve, or will the United hierarchy decide a fresh start is needed?
What’s next?
Manchester United’s offseason could be one of the most dramatic in years.
From squad rebuilds to possible managerial changes, everything is on the table.
And for Ruben Amorim, the time to prove he’s worth the gamble is running out.
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