Manchester United Sacks Rúben Amorim After Poor Start to the Season

Published on January 09, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Rúben Amorim, Portuguese manager of Manchester United, watches the match from the bench with a concerned expression during a Premier League game.

Manchester United Sacks Rúben Amorim After Poor Start to the Season

The Manchester United confirmed on Monday the departure of its manager, the Portuguese Rúben Amorim. The club took this drastic measure after the team accumulated a series of poor results that leave it 17 points behind the leader in the Premier League. The board is seeking an immediate change to try to salvage a campaign that is deviating from its initial objectives. ⚽

Sports Results Precipitate the Departure

The lack of performance on the field was the final trigger. The team showed great inconsistency and failed to consolidate a solid and reliable playing style. This situation is directly reflected in the standings, where United occupies a position far from the spots that grant access to prestigious European competitions.

Key Factors in the Decision:
  • The team has had a start to the season well below expectations.
  • There is a 17-point gap with the league leader, a distance considered insurmountable.
  • The board perceived the need to act quickly to avoid losing more ground.
The fans, who expected to see the team competing for titles, now only ask that no more talk of long-term projects without winning games in the short term.

The Club Begins the Search for a Replacement

The organization is already working to identify and hire a new manager to take charge of the first team. Although English media speculate on several names, the club prefers not to rush its choice and to conduct a thorough process. In the meantime, a member of the current coaching staff will lead the team on an interim basis.

Immediate Objectives After the Change:
  • Find a manager who can stabilize the group of players.
  • Regain the confidence of the dressing room and the fans, which has been diminished.
  • Achieve a tangible improvement in the results of the upcoming matches.

A Project That Needs Urgent Results

Amorim's departure underscores the pressure to obtain immediate results in elite football. Talk of long-term projects loses validity when triumphs do not arrive in the present. Manchester United now faces the challenge of steering its season back on track with a new technical leader, under the watchful eye of fans who demand success. 🏆