Why was Ruben Amorim sacked as Man United manager?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Andrew Semple,Hafsa AdilJanuary 5, 2026 at 01:45 PM

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Ruben Amorim was sacked as Manchester United manager on January 5, 2026, after 14 months in charge. The decision followed a public outburst where Amorim criticized the club's scouting department and lack of transfer activity. While he improved the team's Premier League standing to sixth place from fifteenth the previous season, he failed to secure a Champions League spot. The club cited the need for a change to improve their Premier League finish as the reason for his departure. Amorim's final match was a 1-1 draw against Leeds United. Darren Fletcher, former United player and academy head coach, has been appointed as interim manager.

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