Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United’s head coach with immediate effect following his outspoken rant at club bosses after Sunday’s draw at Leeds. A club statement read: ‘Ruben Amorim has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United. Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday.’Join the debate Do you agree with Manchester United's decision to sack Amorim? I came here to be the manager of Manchester United… not to be the coach of Manchester United. ‘I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach.
Source: Metro January 05, 2026 13:09 UTC