With disagreements also over the club’s strategy in the January transfer window, the end result was Amorim telling the United hierarchy he was done. Amorim’s relationship with certain players became strained over a lack of game time this season with Kobbie Mainoo among of them. During that period, Martinez believed he was ready to start a game and felt Amorim was overlooking him. The result was a stand-off where Amorim responded in an ‘intense’ manner. A host of United players sent warm messages to Amorim following his departure with Mainoo among those staying silent.

Source: Metro January 06, 2026 12:00 UTC