Amorim is under huge pressure after United succumbed to defeat in the Europa League Final
Manchester United have ended their season amid a storm of frustration, disappointment and questions without clear answers. What was experienced at San Mames was a reflection of everything that has gone wrong this year. A 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final, generating no real danger, no reaction, no spirit.
Brennan Johnson scored the only goal of the game and left the northern Englishmen without Europe for next season. The club finished 16th in the Premier League, sealing what has been their worst campaign in modern history. And as fans digest another bitter night, attention turns to the future of manager Rúben Amorim.
Ruben Amorim reveals the only condition that he will leave the job at Manchester United without any pay
After the game, Amorim took a firm but open stance. He assured that he still believes in his ability to lead the team, but he won’t be hindered if the board thinks otherwise. Amorim will not demand compensation if he is told he must leave. He said he does not intend to resign of his own accord, but he is not clinging to the job.
What should Manchester United decide about Ruben Amorim?
What should Manchester United decide about Ruben Amorim?
The manager was direct, unvarnished, making it clear that the decision is in the hands of those who hired him. The Portuguese acknowledged that he has no results to show, so he understands that everything will depend on the faith they still have in his work. However, he insists that he will not change the way he manages or how he deals with difficult moments.
“I have nothing to show to the fans, so at this moment it’s a little bit of faith. So let’s see. I’m always open. If the board and the fans feel I’m not the right guy, I will go the next day, without any conversation about compensation. But I will not quit. I’m still really confident in my job and, as you can see, I will not change anything in the way I do things. I am always really honest. But I’m not going to talk about the future – tonight we need to deal with the pain of losing this match.”
However, beyond his words, what is needed is a realistic and courageous assessment. Amorim arrived with high expectations, but the numbers are devastating; no Europe, no identity, no clear signs of progress. It’s not just about losing games, it’s about how they lose them. The team plays without soul, without rhythm, without direction, but to blame the coach alone would be to fall into a comfortable trap. This is a badly structured club, with inconsistent transfer decisions and a management that seems to improvise every six months.
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If the management chooses to sack him, it should do so with a serious and defined plan. Changing the coach without a clear vision will only perpetuate the chaos. But if they decide to keep him, they have to back it up with concrete decisions: useful reinforcements, a thorough cleaning of the dressing room, and a structure to go with it. Because to keep Amorim and then leave him alone again would be cruel and counterproductive. Sometimes, the bravest thing to do is not to cut off heads, but to recognise that the problem is deeper.
From another point of view, there is something respectable in what Amorim said. Not every coach admits to being subject to the judgement of others without fighting for compensation. That speaks of someone who doesn’t hide, who accepts his part. The club, therefore, has an opportunity to be just as honest. Excuses are no longer valid. Either they trust the process or they rebuild from scratch, but without half measures. Manchester United cannot continue to get lost in half-baked decisions and meaningless changes. Patience is running out, and the future is decided now.