Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese boss departs after 14 months in charge, with his final game the 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday which leaves them sixth in the Premier League.
Amorim’s dismissal comes after growing tensions between him and the Old Trafford hierarchy, including director of football Jason Wilcox.
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In his final press conference in charge, Amorim was keen to reiterate he came to Man Utd to be a manager not a coach after their 1-1 draw away at Leeds
Amorim was dismissed following a Monday morning meeting with Wilcox and Omar Berrada, United’s chief executive, in which Amorim was informed he was being relieved of his duties.
In a statement, United confirmed “the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.”
Ex-Man Utd midfielder Darren Fletcher will take interim charge, with United next in action at Burnley on Wednesday night, live on Sky Sports.
More to follow…
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Jamie Carragher slams Ruben Amorim after his post-match comments against Leeds, saying ‘he’s not good enough to be Man Utd manager’
Man Utd’s next five fixtures
- Wednesday:Burnley (A) – Premier League, kick-off 8.15pm, live on Sky Sports
- Sunday: Brighton (H) – FA Cup third round, kick-off 4.30pm
- January 17: Man City (H) – Premier League, kick-off 12.30pm, live on Sky Sports
- January 25: Arsenal (A) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports
- February 1: Fulham (H) – Premier League, kick-off 2pm, live on Sky Sports
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