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Man Utd Situation ‘Tense’ After Ruben Amorim Outburst
The situation between Ruben Amorim and Manchester United is ‘tense’, with the Portuguese manager unhappy over the club’s lack of transfer activity in January, GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano has revealed.
Amorim’s post-match remarks were the main talking point following United’s 1-1 draw with Leeds on Sunday, when he was questioned on whether he still feels he has the backing of the club’s board.
The Portuguese manager sensationally claimed that he joined United to be their manager, not their head coach, in a hint at friction behind the scenes at Old Trafford.
Amorim also suggested that he will leave the club at the end of his contract in June 2027, while admitting he is ‘not going to quit’ until someone replaces him.
Amorim Situation at Old Trafford ‘Tense’
Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, has offered a fresh update on Amorim’s future at the club, saying the tactician is far from pleased with the current situation.
“What I can tell you is that the situation is really with some tension behind the scenes between the coach, Ruben Amorim, and the management.
“Ruben Amorim was not happy. You can see that. His words in the press conference were quite strong. That’s very clear. “But also you can see very clearly that Ruben Amorim is not happy with the process of the club in terms of probably bringing in new players.
“Man United were in for Antoine Semenyo. He decided to go to Manchester City. Then, for Manchester United at this moment, it is not easy to find replacements for players who are wanted on the market, like Joshua Zirkzee, Kobbie Mainoo and others. “So, at this stage the market and Manchester United are on standby. Still nothing close, still nothing advanced and probably Ruben Amorim is not so happy about that.”
Sunday’s draw with Leeds saw United fail to win for the fourth time in their last five Premier League games, picking up six points from a possible 15.
The Red Devils next take on Burnley away on Wednesday, followed by an FA Cup third-round clash with Brighton at home on Sunday.
Jason Wilcox Unhappy With Amorim
As GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs reported on Sunday, United director of football Jason Wilcox is particularly unhappy with Amorim this season.
The former Manchester City executive would like the Portuguese manager to show greater tactical adaptability during a difficult period for the club, while Amorim has grown increasingly frustrated over the club’s lack of transfer investment to support his style of play.
United have yet to make any major transfer moves this month, including both incomings and outgoings, as any departures would likely require immediate replacements to be brought in.
Man Utd Transfer Spend Under Amorim
Since Amorim took over at Old Trafford in November 2024, United have spent around £256m on seven signings, with the quartet of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens joining during the summer transfer window.
Previous arrivals include defenders Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven, while the Red Devils also welcomed full-back Diego Leon, who has yet to play any senior minutes.
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