Ruben Amorim Sacked by Manchester United: £20m Cost Breakdown of His 14-Month Spell
Manchester United have officially sacked Ruben Amorim, bringing an end to a turbulent 14-month reign that proved both sporting and financially expensive for the club. We breakdown how much it will cost United from his appointment to sacking including compensation and salary.
Amorim leaves Old Trafford with one of the lowest win ratios of any Manchester United manager in the Premier League era, a statistic that ultimately sealed his fate as results failed to meet expectations.
Financial fallout of the decision
Portuguese coach was earning £6.5 million per year in base salary making him one of the top 6 paid managers in Premier League. His dismissal now adds another major cost to the club’s balance sheet. £5 million already incurred in managerial compensation when United hired him from Sporting Lisbon. While around £10 million more expected to be paid in compensation due to 18 months remaining on his contract.
In total, Amorim’s short tenure is set to cost Manchester United well over £20 million in severance and contractual obligations, excluding coaching staff payouts.This sacking underline yet another expensive reset at the managerial level.
Darren Fletcher appointed interim manager:
Darren Fletcher has been appointed interim manager, stepping up from his existing role within the club’s football structure. Fletcher will not be permanent manager and will only work as temporary first-team coach to stabilise the dressing room while the board evaluates long-term options.
As the the world cup takes place in summer of 2026, United are likely to wait out until the tournament to appoint next manager.
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