Ruben Amorim has been dismissed from his role as head coach of Manchester United following a heated discussion with director of football Jason Wilcox, as confirmed by sources to ESPN.
Sources indicate that Amorim reacted negatively when the conversation shifted to his favored 3-4-3 formation and possible changes to the team’s playing style.
After the meeting, he participated in a strained press conference before departing the Carrington training facility in haste.
Additionally, Amorim withdrew from a planned broadcast interview, citing “personal reasons,” leading to defender Lisandro Martínez taking his place.
ESPN sources reveal that Wilcox aimed to address feedback from the recent 1-1 draw with Wolves during the meeting.
The club viewed Amorim’s emotional reaction to the feedback as a sign that his relationship with Wilcox had deteriorated significantly.
His tense press conference following the 1-1 draw against Leeds on Monday further highlighted this rift, during which the Portuguese manager insisted he should be “manager, not the coach,” and urged Wilcox to “do his job.”
United sources maintain that the decision to part ways with Amorim was not solely driven by internal tensions but also stemmed from a perceived lack of progress and development on the pitch.
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Amorim was informed of his termination in person by Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada at Carrington on Monday morning.
Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher is expected to take charge for United’s match against Burnley on Wednesday.
Sources have indicated that while the club is still planning their next steps, they are currently leaning towards appointing an interim manager until the season’s conclusion before making a permanent decision in the summer.