Amorim sacked by Manchester United; Fletcher named as interim manager

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilJanuary 5, 2026 at 11:28 AM

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On January 5, 2026, Manchester United sacked manager Ruben Amorim after a 14-month tenure. The club cited their sixth-place Premier League standing as the reason for the change, aiming to improve their final league position. Former Manchester United player and academy coach Darren Fletcher has been appointed as interim manager, taking charge for the upcoming game against Burnley. Amorim's reign included 24 wins in 63 games and a Europa League final appearance. His departure follows a draw against Leeds United and a tense press conference where he expressed frustration with the club's internal operations and transfer plans.

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